Indian jewellery has been around since ages and the elegance and beauty of these remarkable jewels is admired by everyone. Indian jewellery is uniquely designed and the art of Indian jewellery dates back to the age of rajas. Kundan, Meenakari, temple, mirror work, beaded and stoned jewellery are all lovely Indian designs used in jewellery making and are worn by women belonging to different cultures.

The different types of Indian gold jewellery include Mughal jewellery, Theva jewellery, Gheru, Pachchikam and Polki jewellery, Navrattan and filigree, and the jewellery of temple dancers known as temple jewellery. Mughal jewellery designs include flowers, leaves, vines, ambi (mango), birds, etc. Mughal style jewellery usually employs Jadau work, so these styles go hand in hand. These are some of the tempting jewels of Indian gold jewellery.

These beautifully designed jewels were brought to India by the Mughals (Muslim emperors)
and they are still quite in fashion even after so many years. Temple jewellery is also one of the finest gold jewellery designs. Kundan jewellery is the specialty of Jaipur artisans and it includes embossing or encrusting gemstones of Kundan. Meenakari is the Rajasthani art of enameling metal with different types and colors of lacquers including, usually red, blue or green.

Theva art in which gold is enameled onto glass is a rare art and is being revived by prominent Indian designers. Polki style of Gujarat is also quite popular and involves jewellery made of uncut diamonds. These Gujarati jewels have a unique appeal and charm.
Filigree designed jewellery of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh is one of its kind. Navrattan is one of the traditional Bengali style Indian jewellery designs with a timeless appeal and beauty in which nine gemstones are used to make exotic designs. These nine gemstones are ruby, emerald, sapphire, cat’s eye, coral, turquoise, pearl, opal and diamond.