Tips on buying gold and diamond jewelry

A accessories's most hunted in women at the moment is jewelry. wear jewelry so pride for women. For every woman who likes to collect jewelry will certainly be looking for about the price of gold today is being circulated in the market buying and selling gold at this time.

It also jewelry also you can use as a material property investment the most popular at the moment is a diamond. Which diamond prices are more expensive than the price of gold, because diamonds do not have price determination as well as gold.

Here are tips on buying gold and diamond jewellery that might help you all as below:

1. Seek first the market price of gold and diamonds, at least 2-3 different locations where buying and selling gold.

2. Do not buy gold and diamonds carelessly, buy gold at a store that sells gold and diamond which have good resumes.

3. Check carefully the gold and diamonds do not get a defective or damaged.

4. Ask for certifications of gold and diamond purchases.

Jewellery describing the Wedded Status of Indian Women

The wedding customs and rituals in India vary from state to state. But did you know that women in different parts of India wear particular ornaments to declare their marital status?  Let’s look at the diversity in various cultures within the country.

In most cultures it is the Mangalsutra which signifies the married status of women in India but the mangalsutra itself has a number of variations. It is an important part of Hindu weddings and symbolizes a bond of love, understanding and sacrifice between the couple. The tying of the mangalsutra is more of a social practice than a religious one which originated in south India and later travelled to north India. The term mangalsutra comprises of two words- Mangal which means sacred and Sutra means a thread or a cord. It is known by different names in different states.In south India, it is known as Thaali. This is a thick gold cord with a gold pendant. The design of the pendant varies from community to community. Most times the pendant would have designs of goddesses or religious symbols with family crest or family monograms.

Telugu brides wear two Thaalis. One is plain gold chain with a semi-circular pendant while the other is a chain with black beads. In Kerala the pendant is in the shape of a banana leaf which is considered very auspicious in the region. The Christians from Kerala have a cross embossed on the banana leaf shaped pendant. The night before the wedding, the groom’s aunt extracts seven threads from the wedding saree and strings the pendant known as Minnu on to it. This serves as the Mangalsutra on the wedding day for a Christian Keralite bride and the silk threads are later replaced by a gold chain.Konkani women wear a gold chain with coral beads and a Lakshmi pendant known as Kasithaali. The Lakshmi pendant signifies the bringing home of a goddess. In Karnataka, the Bunt community emphasize on the wedding ring. It is a v-shaped ring unique to the community known as Vadungila.

In northern India, the most common and mandatory custom followed by married women is wearing the sindoor. Women from Bihar wear a black beaded chain with a gold pendant which is similar to the mangalsutra but is known as Taagpaag and toe ring known as Bichwa.

In Maharashtrian community the mangalsutra comprises of two gold semi-circular hollow spheres known as Vati and the cord comprises of black beads interspersed with gold chain. The black beads are supposed to protect the couple from evil and unfavourable influences.

Sikh women do not wear any particular ornament through their life time to signify their marital status, but they wear a set of red and cream coloured bangles know as ‘chura’ for a year after the wedding and also change their name to a name of their husband’s choice.

Bengali women wear a set of three bangles on each hand. Each set comprises of a red coral bangle, a white shell bangle and an n iron bangle. They also wear sindoor which signifies their marital status.

Gujarati women wear a nose stud to signify their married status while both Gujarat and Rajasthani women wear mangalsutra with diamond pendant.

Women from Himachal Pradesh wear special Suhagi jewellery gifted to them on their wedding day while Kashmiri women wear ear ornaments known as Dejhoor as a symbol of wedded status.

Though each region has its own rituals and customs there is some commonality and overlap between various cultures and even though the wedlock status is symbolized by different ornaments its significance remains the same.

Today the concept of wearing a mangalsutra has changed. They are available in various modern designs and styles and not many women stick to their traditional style in cosmopolitan cities like Bombay. You can now get your mangalsutra designed and custom made to your choice!

Indian Nose Ring Styles For Your Wedding!

The custom of wearing nose rings was brought to Indian and popularized by the Moughals in the 16th century. Nose piercing is not just a fashion statement in India it’s a cultural demand and an age old tradition which holds immense significance even today. In certain parts of India, the nose ring signifies the marital status of a girl. The nose ring is never removed once the girl is married. Though now a days even unmarried girls pierce their nose.

 The nose ring is worn during weddings as it is considered to enhance the beauty of the Indian bride. It’s usually worn on the left nostril and is sometime joined to the ear by a chain but north Indian and East Indian brides usually wear the ring on the right nostril. In some parts of southern India, women pierce both their nostrils. Nose piercing in India, also has a religious significance.  According to Hindu religion, nose piercing at the time of marriage is considered as a way of honouring Parvathi- the goddess of marriage.

Nose rings are available in various styles, designs and patterns and vary from state to state. The nose studs worn in southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, are known as ‘mookkutthi’. Their nose rings usually have ornate traditional swan or lotus designs and are usually studded with diamonds.

Nose rings are very common in north India and it is a must for certain communities. Rajasthani women wear either the ‘nathuri’ or the ‘bhauriya’. The ‘nathuri’ is a small gold or silver ring with precious stones while the ‘bhauriya’ is slightly different. Another pattern is the traditional clove shaped stud called the ‘laung’. This is a small semi circular ring which has delicate tassels hanging from the bottom. This looks very delicate and was recently worn by Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor in the song ‘ Chammak Challo’ from the movie ‘Ra One’. This style is a blend of traditional and chic and looks very pretty.

In Uttar Pradesh, the nose ring is adorned with two pearls and a pendulous bead which promises to bring prosperity. The Punjabi nose ring known as the ‘shikarpuri nath’, comprises of a gold ring with a string and some hanging motifs. The maternal uncle of the bride puts it on for her on the wedding day. In Bihar it is known as the ‘chhuchhi’.  The Maharashtrian nose ring is called the ‘guchhedar nath’ and is known for its radiant pearl designs. We love Rani Mukerjee’s look wearing the traditional marastrian ‘nath’ at the recent Pune film festival.

Another nose ring worn in some parts of south and north India is the ‘pullakku’. This is a ring which is suspended from the partition of the nostrils. In certain rural regions the rings are quite big and cover a considerable portion of the face while sometimes it comprises of just a plain diamond stud!

The nose ring is considered to be the most seductive ornament worn by a bride and has become an integral part of an Indian bride’s attire.