Indian Jewellery, describes almost every type of ornament worn by virtually every class and community in India. The balcora, for instance (345), was typical to Jain and Hindu men of the mercantile class. It was a necklace of plainted chains of gold held together at intervals by jewelled clasps, with a pendant, dhuk-dhuki, term derived from the pulse just below the adam's apple. A popular ornament even in Mughal times, the gift of an emerald dhuk-dhuki to Raja Rai Singh Rathor, and a diamond one to Prince Muhammad Mu-azzam is recorded in the Ain-i-Akbari, one more example of the unbroken continuity in styles in Indian Jewellery traditions.
Traditional Indian Jewelry Designs
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| Belly Chain | Belly Chains | Sterling Silver Chain | Belly Dance Chain |
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| Armlet | Body Jewelry | Silver Body Jewelry | Designer Jewelry |
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| Valentine Day Gift | Gift For Lady | Discount Jewelry |
 The Silver Earring |
 Sterling Silver Earring |
 Earring |
 Fashion Earring |
Indian Fashion Jewelry
Substantially ornamented male figures of assuredly no-royal status are observed in sculptures from 
Bharhut and Sanchi. Close fitting torques along with longer necklaces of multiple strands of beads, aremlets and wristlets are invariably seen adoring figures of yakshas (temple guardians) on pillars and brackets. Shunga terracottas from Bengal testify to the widespread influence of the tradition. Male figures from Chandraketugarh are depicted wearing the classic men's torque (probably Panini's graivaka), and a three-stringed strand of pearls (the Natyashastra's trisara). Arm ornaments clearly took pride of place, judging from the size and sheer numbers massed and tiered on the left arm. The figures are also adorned with a variety of ear ornaments clearly took pride of place, judging from the size and sheer numbers massed and tiered on the left arm. The figures are also adorned with a variety of ear ornaments and girdles. Almost all of these forms find parallels in women's ornaments, except for the mukut (crown) and kalgi (turban jewel), primarily male ornaments signifying sovereignty and power.
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