Coming from a gem-bearing country, India, I naturally love to adorn myself with jewellery. From earrings to necklaces to pieces for adorning my hair and feet, in rubies, emeralds and diamonds with foundation in gold, I am enticed by all.
Whether it is the enamelled Minakari jewellery or classical and traditional Temple jewellery from South, Indian jewellery has evolved with time. Though it's natural beauty and craftsmanship remains the same.
My personal favourite is the antique jewellery. Not the one that is oxidized, but the one that is passed on lovingly through generations. Ah! Hats off to the workmanship and designs of the golden era. Shining through the test of times, antique jewellery remains the most coveted of all jewelleries.
Try your luck
1. What are the four C's whilst talking about diamonds?
2. What is the purity of gold used in temple jewellery?
3. What is KDM?
4. Which gold mine has been India's single largest source of gold?
5. Which country was the only source of emeralds in olden days?
6. What is also known as the `gem of autumn'?
7. Which country is the earliest known source of diamonds?
Answers: 1. Colour, clarity, cut and carat 2. 22 carat 3. Cadmium 4. Kolar gold fields 5. Egypt 6. Sapphire 7. India
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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