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Silver Kundan Meena Necklace

Filed under: Uncategorized — by Karan Kripalani at 11:29 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2011

 

Silver Kundan Necklace

Silver Kundan Necklace

When we talk about Indian jewellery we usually miss out on Kundan and Meenkari jewellery. As many people in India usually buy jewellery for wedding purpose keeping in mind of buying plain gold heavy necklaces as it is more glittery and a good future investment, but forgetting the beauty and craftsmanship of Indian Kundan and Meenakari jewellery.

Since now gold has been increasing it has become difficult for the common man to buy jewellery for luxury and style purpose which has lead behind the art and beauty of our Kundan meena jewellery. We at Girdharil Lal Co thought of bringing back the blast from the past as we have got this beautiful piece of necklace similar to Kundan jewellery at a reasonable price for you. This Necklace is made with Silver foil and real pearls, gold plating is done over it. Behind is the meena/enamel work done in green & red.

The making of Kundan jewellery started in the Mughal era around the 16th century in India as the kings too were found of wearing jewellery,they wanted a different kind of jewellery for their women, so the Indian craft’s men created a new piece of art with their skills hands for their emperors.

Kundan jewellery is hand made with pure gold foil & stones which are embedded onto the wax such as diamonds,crystals,rubies and emeralds etc. Usually Meenkari work is done behind the jewellery piece. Meena work is the enamel mineral substance paint art work .The meenkari work on the jewellery is done in such a way that it gives an impression of studded stones. Meenkari work is done both in Gold and Silver jewellery. Silver meenakari jewellery has also become very popular in the recent times in Rajasthan and parts of Bihar.

For more detail log on www.girdharilalco.com

Elephant Bracelet

Filed under: Uncategorized — by Karan Kripalani at 5:06 am on Thursday, June 2, 2011

As we know the Elephant too is one of the best loved animals in the world. In India the Elephant has special importance as they too are worshipped as one of the deities. The Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular Hindu Gods in India. The most famous siddhivinayak temple is situated in Mumbai.

The Elephant is so popular in India that a symbol was also made as a mascot in the Asian games which were held in New Delhi in 1982. The symbol of the Elephant is also used by political parties as well.

Since it is a symbol of Indian culture we thought of showing you this beautiful piece of art in Silver jewellery, the two twin face Elephant Silver bracelet. For more details you may visit our website www.girdharilalco.com

Silver Bracelet

Silver Bracelet

Emergence of Necklaces

Filed under: Uncategorized — by Karan Kripalani at 9:20 am on Thursday, January 21, 2010

Men’s Silver Necklaces

People have worn jewellery ever since time began including necklaces. Originally the word jewellery itself was anglicized from an old French word “joule” (jewel). Normally jewellery is made from only precious metals but in the past designers have utilized many other materials including wood, rock and even cloth however Gold & Silver is still the most common. Throughout time necklaces became more and more elaborate as crafts men developed their skills and made the plain and simple evolved into differing styles for men and women.

Necklace

Necklace

Gold being the oldest metal to be known by man has emerged as one of the most precious metals in today’s time. Necklaces & other jewellery made in gold has its own unique attraction.  But last not the least Silver too has its own beauty as it is polished it too looks like white gold or platinum.

Women love to flaunt their jewellery as it gives them prestige, pride & confidence. However the urban Men on the other hand would mainly wear Necklaces, bracelets & rings as a part of jewellery for fashion statement or for astrology or health reasons. A modern day example would be wearing of sterling silver chains around the neck or coloured beaded necklaces. Finally one of the popular ones, a heart shaped locket or Id pendant can also be looked upon as a symbol of love for both sex.

Necklace can be beaded with many gemstones or even a single piece of stone in a thread. A pendant also can be attached or hung in a chain or a black thread or even a leather thong which also is considered as another type of necklace. Finally there is a choker necklace which is a wider piece of jewellery and sits tighter around the upper part of the neck. Here Girdhari Lal Co brings to designer Men’s Necklace in Sterling Silver. 

Pearls

Filed under: Uncategorized — by Karan Kripalani at 12:40 pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2010

PEARLS

A pearl is a smooth lustrous structure inside the shell of an oyster, much valued as a jewel. Ever since the ancient Egyptians started creating pearl jewellery, pearls have become one of the highest regarded gemstone. Even today pearl still hold their value due to its beauty.Today most pearls are cultured pearls as the natural sea water pearls are rare and difficult to find.

Pearls

Pearls

Generally pearls colours are white, cream, yellow, pink, silver or black. A pearl can also have a secondary colour of overtone, which is seen when light gets reflected off the pearl surface.
The most sought-after pearl shape is Round, which is difficult to find. Round shape enjoys highest quality among all pearl shapes.
Pearls set in jewellery have a tendency to look round. Freshwater pearls can be found in different shapes such as oval,slightly off round or even in the shape of a rice.Girdhari Lal Co shows off the beauty of Fresh water pearls as it has a large variety in all shapes & colour.

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Filed under: Uncategorized — by Karan Kripalani at 8:58 am on Monday, December 21, 2009

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