Wedding Jewellery Detachable jewellery : Reves For the first time unique detachable jewellery, that can be reassembled and worn in more than one way has been introduced. For the first time unique detachable jewellery, that can be reassembled and worn in more than one way has been introduced. Practical yet elegant is how one would describe it. One such studio where versatile pieces are reassembled so that they can be worn in different ways is at Studio Reves. The bride can now wear the same jewellery differently on each new occasion. Eg. Necklaces can be detached and adorned as a maang tikka or a diamond studded bracelet. A piece of necklace is designed in such a way that back of the diamond can be detached and worn like a bracelet, while the white gold can be attached to the necklace. Thus this gives an option of wearing the necklace with a diamond studded back, or wear the necklace with the plain gold back and the diamond bracelet. One can also convert earrings you have tired of into cufflinks. The concept of detachable jewellery has been introduced keeping in mind the changing lifestyle of people in the metros. These designs will give the buyer value for money. Hence it is important to churn out creative designs as this is what separates detachable jewellery from normal jewellery. The back part can be detached and a plain chain can be worn. Placed separately is the detachable diamond studded bracelet. This is a detachable pendant wherein the plate below the diamond design can be replaced by different colored enamel plates so as to match your outfit. Back  Top Wedding Jewellery Setting new styles : The bride's jewellery is an important part of a trousseau and people have become more aware of these trends. New Trends while earlier the main set would comprise of one huge gold or diamond set with elaborate earrings, a necklace, kada etc., today the concept has changed and most clients go in for three or four wearable sets. While diamond studded jewellery is very much in demand, Punjabi's prefer elaborate gold sets. Traditional Indian jewellery will never go out of style, but one or two contemporary or fusion pieces are also included in the bride's jewellery. Most people are willing to experiment with textures and colours (like white gold) and gem studded jewellery is very much in vogue. Along with gems like emeralds and rubies, semi precious stones are also being preferred. Experimenting is the name of the game. A rhodium finish in pastel shades of pink and green on gold is very much in vogue for bangles. White gold and platinum are preferred for diamond-studded pieces. Basically the people are focusing on the practical aspect like wearability and innovation. Hence the designs of the sets are changeable like the cord could be of silk threads, gem stone strings or beads to give it a different look and match with the attire. Traditional is back After Devdas , traditional jewellery is back with a new flavour. The yellow oxidised or burnished finish is doing very well now for antique chokers, neckpieces and earrings. These sets could be with or without gems or could also be encrusted with diamonds and other precious stones like rubies or emeralds. Wedding rings A marriage celebrates the union of two different people and wedding rings down the ages have become a symbol of that union. While most communities believe in the sanctity of an engagement ring, a wedding ring still hasn't become a norm. Back  Top Wedding Jewellery Kundan - Jewellery fit for a Queen! The art of making Kundan Jewellery found great patronage during the Mughal Era. KundanJewellery is one of the oldest forms of jewellery making. Kundan Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of jewellery making. It is made and worn in India, specifically around Jaipur and Bikaner, in 24 carat pure gold. Kundan is a method of gem setting, consisting of inserting a gold foil between the stones and its mount. The purest, softest gold is hammered into very fine sheets and literally mounded around the stones to encase them and hold them in place. Light strikes the precious stones only from above dulling their shine. So, to provide depth and refraction a piece of gold or silver foil is placed under the stone making it glow. Benefits :           As compared to the Western-style bezel or claw setting, Kundan gives the craftsman the freedom to use irregular shapes and sizes. Thus the time and labour needed to create each setting separately to the size of the stone is saved.           A stone thus needs to be only minimally sized and can retain its original look.           Additionally, Kundan enables work to be carried out without soldering or applying heat. The Gold or Silver in which the Kundan is embedded is soft enough that the stones can be encased simply by pressing them. The Process Of Kundan Making The Enamellings Process itself needs an entire team of specialist to all pool in their various skills. First, the designer selects a design as per the client's requirements and passes it to the goldsmith. The Goldsmith creates the gold stencil and gives it back to the designer who outlines the pattern on the gold surface and burnishes it, to make it stand out. Now the engraver comes into the picture. His is the job which requires maximum skill and precision. Champleve - is a technique used by the engraver to lower those areas of the metal that will take the enamel by carving them out. These lowered surfaces are hatched with fine parallel lines to enable thorough fusion between colour and metal, to add to the visual delight as the hatchings enchance the play of light over the transparent colours. The Meenakar or enameller is the next in line. He fills in the enamel colours in the lowered surfaces, thereby evening the surface and fusing it to the gold with repeated firings. Since the enamels are of varying hardness and thus require different temperatures for fusing, they must be fired separately - that from hardest highest temperature to softest lowest temperature. Cooling is as important as heating: a flow at this stage could crack the enamel or render it undesirably opaque. The usual colour sequence begins with white and runs through blue, green, black and yellow before reaching red, rich ruby the signature colour of Jaipur enamelling. It achieves an unmatched brilliance and clarity. "The purer the gold, the richer the colour," goes an old saying, and the red Meena of Jaipur is applied only to a high karat gold. Once the enamelling has been completed the surfaces must be polished. The kundan setter then asks the Patua or stringer, to thread the pieces with strings and make them a ready-to-wear stunning piece of art! Today the finest Kundan jewellery is made in Bikaner & Jaipur, in Rajasthan. The Historical significance associated with this jewellery, that it was once worn by only Kings and Queens, is what makes it so attractive. As those who have it will tell you, Kundan jewellery, like wine only gets better with time. Despite the trend for fusion and IndoWestern jewellery in our culture, on occasions like Wedding and Festivals, Indian women prefer the traditional and the Royal Ethnic look - Kundan it is! Back  Top Wedding Jewellery Tips How to keep your gold glowing forever and a day From the time-honored bride to the contemporary housewife, from the hip teen to the working woman, whether designer neckpieces, exquisite rings, tasteful bracelets, hip hoops, eye-catching anklets and more, Gold is worshipped by all classes, no one excluded. One metal that reflects integrity, transparency, prosperity, sanctity and social standing; known as 'Hiranyam' in Sanskrit, a part of the Indian cultural fabric, fused into the ethnic psyche is but the soul of all civil life, that can resolve all things into itself, and turn itself into all things. Gold may be resistant, versatile, durable, malleable and truly deserving of its status as most dignified of metals. Nonetheless, it's also a victim of the daily grind: dust, grime, pollution and loads of other inevitable ills. Take a second look at your jewellery... is it losing its charm? Is it not scintillating any more? Well, a little effort on your part is all that's required to revive its charisma. Tips to help you keep your gold undyingly glitzy : Store in a safe place Protect your gold jewellery by storing it safely or keeping it wrapped in a soft cloth when not being worn. Always keep your genuine gold jewellery away from costume jewellery. Keep your gold jewellery free from dust, moisture and perspiration. Never leave your jewellery on the windowsill. Exposure to direct sunlight for a long time can affect its luster. Take it Off   Remove your gold jewellery before engaging in activities such as sport, housework or gardening where it is likely to be in contact with destructive chemicals. Chlorine and other disinfectant chemicals in hot tubs and swimming pools can react to the alloys in gold resulting in pitting or discoloration. Visit your jeweller at least annually Stopover at your jeweller's at least once a year for your jewellery cleaning and upholding needs. This will serve as a good opportunity to polish your jewellery and also to correct at the earliest any possible flaws eg. Loose gem stones, fragile clasps etc. Clean your jewellery When cleaning gold jewellery, always use soft, non-abrasive material. Gold cleaning solutions can be useful for maintaining the shine on your gold pieces or on delicate links, granulation and filigree, which a cloth alone may not reach. Use a small soft bristle brush that will reach gently into small cervices. Dry and polish jewellery gently with a chamois or soft lint free cloth. Once in a while, gold ornaments should be cleaned by dropping them into boiling water in which a pinch of sodium bicarbonate has been added, for just half a minute. Drop one piece of jewellery at a time and remove it. Then wipe it immediately with a soft cloth. Grease can be removed by dipping the jewellery into alcohol. Family heirlooms and antique jewellery can be very delicate and must be handled very carefully. Wipe them with a soft cloth, or get them cleaned by a reliable jeweller. Perhaps you fancy designs that break the past, capture a new level of creativity, excitement and style but with every design, this impossible- to- miss, auspicious metal calls for a great deal of attention. Gold leaves none discontented. Its mesmerizing aura remains unrivaled till date. Whether subtle, cutting-edge or sensuous, Gold is exotic and simply beyond compare. Well, the least you can do for this gratifying metal is take good care of it. Back  Top