Let us pick up this discussion, right where we had left off in the previous article, and focus the limelight back onto the evolution of Indian Jewellery across the ages:

The role played by the rise and spread of the Mughal empire had systematically played one of the most essential role in transforming the standards of the Indian Jewellery market’s development, both in terms of quality standards as well as market reach.

What really made a major difference in this era were the collaborative efforts of craftsmen from across different regions which resulted in the amalgamation of different design mentalities and traditional development methodologies. During this period, Jewellery craftsmen freely shared their knowledge amongst one another giving rise to the prospects of an auspicious future for Indian Jewellery.

The development of mining of natural resources also led to the copious availability of precious metals and gemstones, for the artisans to experiment and develop newer and better ways to let their imagination take shape in the
form of exquisite schemes, thus leading Indian Jewellery onto better pastures.

During this period Indian Jewellery transformed itself from being just another craft to being a form of art.


The British rule has left a deep scar in the face of the Indian Jewellery market. Since its rise, the Indian Jewellery market went through a phase of lackluster development, as the British drained India of all the natural resources it had, as well as the rich Jewellery resources of the kingdoms they had taken over.

The monopoly of the British rule almost destroyed the creativity that was the trademark of Indian Jewellery for centuries, as most Jewellery craftsmen moved onto other fields which promised a better livelihood.

However, after this era, the Indian Jewellery market has bounced back again, and has stepped back into top gear to reach the pinnacle of global success.

The contemporary period has seen the perfect coupling of technology as well as the caliber of the artisans, which has taken Indian Jewellery well out of the dark. Thus the Indian Jewellery market has truly withstood the test of time.