Art Jewellery

Art jewellery has always been admired for itsflavour of creative imagination spreading the
unique aesthetic appeal.fragrance of distinct poetry in each design.
The material for creating such jewelleries varyJadau
dramatically. They range from precious metalsIt is a form of embedded art. Usually different
and gems to acrylic, glass and wood and so on.semi precious stones, gems, crystals and beads
The artist develops techniques for using theseare embedded in gold/silver, by melting it a bit.
materials to maximise effect.Once the gold becomes pliable, the stones are set
In many countries the local culture, art and crafton it with great precision and artistry. On cooling
is depicted through their jewellery.the gems get fixed automatically i.e. without the
Traditional forms are sublimed with contemporaryuse of any adhesive or carving.
designs, to suit the tastes of modern art lovers.Pacchikam
Thewa, jadau and pacchikkam are symbolic ofIt is one of the most exemplifying forms of
such art forms in India.modern art jewellery, depicting style, colour and
Thewafine craftsmanship.
Thewa is a traditional art of fusing 23K gold withThe process of making pacchikam is based on an
multicoloured glass. The glass is heated by aintricate setting of gemstones usually made in a
special process to have a glittering effect, which insilver casing, because of the metal being highly
turn highlights the intricate gold work presented inmalleable and closely resembling platinum, a
the form of motifs. They depict the day-to-dayprecious metal.
life, legends, battlefields, nature, royal weddings,Many contemporary designers are today inspired
and hunting scenes. Each of these pieces are thenby this art form and are leading the way for
ornamented with gemstones which add an exoticfurther development in it.