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Naak phul or the nose ring a simple small piece of ornament that is worn as studs by piercing the skin on sides on the nose. Traditional nose pins were not   limited   to size and we all know the nathni   or nath of the Marathi culture. The big pearl and stone studded nath of the Muslim culture is also quite famous as an ornate piece of jewellery. The symbolism of wearing a nath was that the women wearing this were married and belonged to a male and was not available for marriage. Usually Bringing nose pin and putting this jewellery also projected that the lady was selected as a mate partner for marriage. In Marathi culture the mujra walis or dancers from dance groups also were gifted nath from rich business men or lords and this symbolized they were booked by these rich men to perform for them only and not available for others. While these rich men provided for support and expenses of these dancers it was a symbol of   honor among the group provided for them...

Wear ornaments for health benefits,  healing ornaments, are these some special type of ornaments?  no these are the same ornaments that we wear for fashion and dressing up for occasions. sharing here how your jewellery heals you! While the solah singar involves different types of dressing rituals and ornaments for the bride we here take health point of view and healing aspects of these beautiful obsessions. Why do we wear ornaments, of course apart from decorating our body and dressing up for occasions there is strong symbolism in wearing ornaments from the healing point of view. Traditional ornaments worn were quite heavy designs and also had a lot of different types of jewellery worn right from head to toe. There are immense health benefits from wearing jewellery everyday. Finger rings for all fingers Danglers earrings in sterling silver diamonds Mahabharata times the queens and kings used to wear different types of ornaments, the baju band, neck laces, choker...

Baju band an ornament , a beautiful piece of jewellery worn on   the arms. Bangles are different than the baju band and this piece is worn on the arms beatifying your sleeveless dress or half sleeve traditional attire. Stamped with traditional and mythological   motifs the baju band is a great piece of ornament to make a style statement. Going along well with small sleeved attire or sleeveless blouse on traditional sarees or dresses the baju band reflects style, richness and royalty. Meaning of baju band is simple as baju means arms and band is tieing or covering. The symbol of strength and position worn by kings and queens, the baju band symbolizes great power and strength. This piece of ornament has come up from traditional mythology and ancient times and still rules the ornament box today. Though the baju band has gone through immense transformation in terms of designs and types the original concept still remains the same , an ornament worn over the arms. Baju Band K...

Maang tika as the name suggests is   a piece of jewellery worn for the forehead. Worn usually   by brides for decorating the maang, the centre parting of the hair, as a decoration as well as important jewellery. Signifying the marital status of the lady wearing maang tika during wedding ceremony this piece of jewellery was worn for decorating the bride during her wedding considered a sacred symbol. The design part of this jewellery ornament, maang tika,   consists of a chain that is used   to tie or clip in the head and a pendant that falls over the forehead , the centre place of the third eye. The Anjana chakra, the seat of wisdom and intuition, symbolizing the retaining of energies for protection and family preservation. Woman often considered this a symbol of strength and it instantly highlights the glam quotient of your face. Maang Tika diamond studded maang tika jewellery ornament for forehead Wear the maang tika in different styles, improve and flaunt y...

Fancy latest Finger rings studded with precious and semi precious gemstones is a rage in designer jewellery fashion industry. The new advertisement of Amway products cosmetic ranges Attitude is a best example of  modern fancy designer finger  rings. As we love to flaunt our gemstones we also love to flaunt new trends and latest designs in jewellery reputed jewellery designers are trying out new trends and new wearing styles of the same jewellery pieces. Gladiator Finger Rings gemstone finger ring attached to bracelet Finger rings attached to bracelet Fancy latest designs Finger rings Knuckles Ring Rings have a tradition of becoming famous in movies  be it Hollywood or Bollywood.  So while Don flaunts a special  ring, and Salman khan shows off his blue turquoise gemstone bracelet, many film stars have their initials embedded as customized finger rings. The knuckles ring has become suddenly famous and in limelight by the hindi movie Boss,...

Cursed gemstones, many people mention some gemstones that are cursed or thought about to bring ill luck to the wearer. By example or personal experiences some stones have been labeled a s cursed and avoided by people. This led me to find out more about this myth or fact about the lovely colorful gemstones. Found one about ‘The khooni Neelam” , Raktamukhi Neelam,   brings bad luck to the wearer and as it is promoted to bring immense wealth and recognition very fast so does the energy take away even the life of the wearer. I am not sure about   the authenticity of this information but why take risk, with your life and your family. This is a blue sapphire, bluish red color,   which may have certain fibrous impurities of reddish color in it and thus the name and it is thought to bring about blood shed. It may suit a   few or not suit but it brings about a very fast energy that helps the wearer to gain immense success very fast, but the ultimate is death, as I have read...