How to give new look to old pieces of jewellery

Most of us have old jewellery pieces which we are bored of wearing,, Changing fashion trends are one of the most common reasons why we need changes …

But then how to give new appeal to such pieces ??

Here we are with some handy options !!!

1 . Get it restringed !!

In fancy beads precious, semiprecious or synthetic depending upon budget !

2. Play with length of neck pieces

Increasing or decreasing length of pieces gives an entirely different look 👀 to existing piece ! Adding to the beauty nd making it look really new !!

3. Playing with stones and pearls

Addingk pearls or stones or changing the already used colour stones. Different colour pearls like pink , yellow nd orani give a very serene look to pieces of jewellery . Pearls also add volume to the jewels.

4. Club few pieces and remove few

This is a permutation combination process which ur jeweller or a designer can help u do it . Where a particular piece is used in a different way for ex making a pauchi hand ornament as choker a neck piece . Using a broach as a side pendent or earrings hangings in a necklace .

Whatever you choose to follow to enhance beauty of existing pieces make sure to check the joints are strong , pirai or stringing is durable and colour scheme sync! These things can give life to a jewellery. So do t wait just turn around ur old stuff nd be ready to flaunt new pieces !!

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We Indians have oldest traditions in the world of wearing and making jewellery and gemstones . India possess finest jewellery and the craftsmen in the world . Indian jewellery is appreciated and loved world wide . Indian Jewelery dates back from Indus Valley civilisation . We get well established documents since Mughal era .

Mughal era is known as golden age of art and craft . The specialties of Mughal era ::

Hauldali work –

Speciality of this work was incrustation of jade with patterns and stem work , Flowers were in gold and leaves in ruby and diamond. This art was also used for broaches, lockets, mouth pieces of hookah .

Navratran stones

Nine stones each for one planet ruby , diamond,blue sapphire ,cats eye, coral, emerald, pearl, yellow sapphire.very popular in Mughal era . Used in necklaces bracelets with uncut stones, it counts for the priceless collection that period .

Enamel work

Gold was thing of beauty with enamelled back and stone encrusted in front . Many specimens are available

Turban plume /kalgi

Mughal introduced Kalgi , golden plume , sarpech . One of the most loved men’s Jewellry .

Aarsi

A ring with centre as mirror . Worn by ladies of royal families to peep into and take a quick look of their enduring beauty !

Taweez (amulet)

Worn around the neck with quotations from Quran or mystical writings .Believe to repel diseases or avert influence of witch craft.

Mughal empire infused new life into Indian craftsmanship. Ain -I-Akbari written by talented Abdul Fazal courtesan during Akbar’s rule gives a view into various ornaments , precious stones their prices. It formed the base for a wide range of bridal and unique collection adorn by the masses today !

Well lot to be talked About it in blogs to come . So keep catching !!

Till then love and chao

Divyagems

How is quarantine period going ! Had lots of time For many activities!! Why not put it to use in a way that can be useful in future. And then saving us lots of time from hectic schedule.

Ladies always want more and more of jewels! So in this quarantine period let’s get back to our old stuff.

One should not forget old is gold with gold having esteem value attach to it ,

Now start assorting it out under 3 categories

Let’s start by first taking out of all the pieces of jewellery we have at home (Avoid a visit to bank for this thing as a safety measure)

1. Perfect

2 . Need little changes or repairs .

3 . Totally damaged or need ful attention.

Now for first one take a Muslin cloth give a delicate wipe . Check all joints as well as all screws . Check deeply for stones and diamond settings . If everything is well taken care than this category 1 is perfect to be worn. And ready to be flaunted on all upcoming events .

Now comes category 2

Here after checking minutely , keep it in a ziplock pouch , to be taken to jeweller for repairs ,

While getting the repairs u can also check for restringing the beads , and changing colour of beads for a little price you can have a nice and beautiful piece ready for u .

3 category requires maximum effort . Here we get done a vast range of Craftsmenship . Apart from repairing joints , changing colour of stone whole piece can be changed in looks by using permutation combination (PC) technique. Keeping in mind durability of new piece minimum wastage and of course price factor.

So as soon as we get over with this lockdown give a chance to your local reliable jeweller to figure out these things for you .

While getting it done just remember that heirloom value of piece is maintained also minimum wastages are there .

Hope this blog will work well for u !

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