How to Make Indian Jewelry

Indian jewelry is traditionally a symbol of marital status and wealth. There are many popular ornate styles of Indian jewelry, and the complexity of such jewelry takes real craftsmanship to create. When learning how to make Indian jewelry, a working knowledge of the styles of Indian jewelry is essential.

One popular part of Indian jewelry is the nose ring. Nose rings traditionally were a part of Middle Eastern culture, but the fashion of wearing a nose ring or stud was adopted by many people in India in the 16th century. Many women there adopt a nose ring at the age of 16, which is generally considered the dawn of marriageable age in the country. Traditionally, nose rings in the left nostril in India were associated with lessening the pain of child birth, as the left nostril in Ayurvedic medicine is connected with the reproductive organs of women. If you are curious how to make Indian jewelry, particularly nose rings, it is important to know that most Indian women choose gold rings or studs. Also, most nose studs in India are secured with a simple screw on the inside of the nostril. Of course, Indian women also wear circular barbels through their septum, and occasionally choose a straight barbel that goes through the nose between the eyes.

There are some other considerations to be taken into account when learning how to make Indian jewelry. Note that the gauge size of most nose rings varies between 22 to 16. The gem which may top a nose ring is usually fairly small at a little over 1mm, but more ostentatious gems, such as diamonds, can be used that are up to 6mm. Besides nose rings, toe rings are also a significant jewelry item in Indian culture.