Temple Jewellery is a kind of Ethnic Jewellery which is designed in various forms of Gods and Goddesses. Originally, It was made with Gold embedded with different types of precious stones and gems.
Precious stones like, Rubies, Diamonds, Kundan, Pearls, Polkas, Meenakari and Kemp. In order to endow a classic to the jewellery, Precious and Semi Precious Stones are used in both cut and uncut form.
Now a days they are also available made in different metals also like silver, copper, bronze etc. which can be lighter for the pockets. The design of these jewellery itself makes the look so magnificent that it can even go with an understated outfit.
Embedded with North Indian stones like polki or vilandi or even some types of stones like Emerald or Ruby etc. Temple jewellery symbolises South India. It is a very intricately designed jewellery resembling heavily ornamented pillars and rich sculpted walls of many South Indian Temple especially, Thanjavur. Origin of Temple Jewellery:
Temple Jewellery had originated in 9th century, during Chola Dynasty. As the names suggests, it was used as embellishments on Gods and Goddesses in Temples. The base metal used to make this jewellery is Gold. It is crafted in many different designs like, lotus, peacock, gods and goddesses etc. Most of these jewellery are made in Nagercoil, a city in Tamil Nadu.
Origin of Temple Jewellery:
Temple Jewellery had originated in 9th century, during Chola Dynasty. As the names suggests, Temple jewellery were used as embellishments on Gods and Goddesses in Temples. The base metal used to make this jewellery is Gold. It is crafted in many different designs like, lotus, peacock, gods and goddesses etc. Most of these jewellery are made in Nagercoil, a city in Tamil Nadu.
One thing that makes the Temple Jewellery different from others is the Religious Sentiments is carries with it. They are worn in different occasions such as marriages and child birth. However, this jewellery is used maximum Indian Classical Dancer and hence it is also called as Dance Jewellery.
Types of Temple Jewellery:
Any type of Temple Jewellery whether earrings or necklaces etc gives a regal and a graceful look to the women wearing it. These days they are made available in many different forms depending on the requirements of the users. Some of them want simpler designs, some heavy, some can afford real gold jewellery and some cannot. Hence, the jewellery manufacturers have made them available for the consumers (women) in simpler form as well as low price (lower than Gold).
Some of the most commended designs in Temple Jewellery are waves, lines, birds, statutes of Gods - Goddesses and Royal Figures. Amongst these figures, the most common motif is Goddess Laxmi sitting on a Lotus.
Temple jewellery design is available from small nose rings to big chunky jewellery including necklaces and chokers, pendants, armbands, waistbands, bracelets, toe rings and rings etc. The speciality of Temple Jewellery is that they so intrinsically crafted that when worn even with simple outfit it will give you a classy look
Majorly, there are two types of Temple Jewellery:
- Traditional Function Jewellery: This type of jewellery is worn by women in traditional functions like, baby shower, temple pilgrimages, weddings and other such festivals. This includes heavy necklaces, chokers sets, danglers earrings etc.
- Occasional Temple Jewellery: This jewellery is mostly used by women while dancing and this includes armlets, hair accessories, anklets, waist belts etc.
Temple Earrings:
The quintessential part of jewellery is Earrings. There are different types of Earrings which includes a major type called Jhumka. Under Temple Jewellery, Temple Jhumka is the most conventional type of earrings which are worn by women. Contrary to its name, it is considered as fashion jewellery and not as Traditional Jewellery.
BeautiArt Fashion Jewellery have many different types of Temple Jhumka which are:
- Temple Earrings having Ruby Stone:
The earrings presented above is a Jhumka Earring under temple jewellery category.
2. Antique Gold Plated Temple Earirngs:
The earrings presented above is a Jhumka Earring under temple jewellery category. It contains Ruby Stone which is presented as Aura of the goddess Laxmi who is sitting on the lotus flower.
3. Rhodium Plated Temple Earrings:
4. Antique Gold Plating Temple Earrings with Green & Ruby Stone:
How to wear Temple Jewellery:
When you think of Temple Jewellery, an image of a big necklace or a heavy earrings comes into the mind which you can wear in wedding function or so. But that’s really not the case. There are many temple jewellery designs available which are small and can be worn in regular days also.
Hereunder, we have explained how to wear temple jewellery for enhancing different looks.
Wedding Looks:
In a family wedding, wearing a simple saree without heavy border or embroidery with a heavy looking Temple necklace will make your style statement. Make sure if you wear it with some understated outfit because these pieces itself are heavy.
In your wedding, you may wear heavy necklace with a choker set and team it up with maang tikka, earrings, arm belts, waist belts etc.
Western and Indo - Western Looks:
When you are wearing something western, does not necessarily mean you should wear only western earrings or jewellery with it. You may team it up with light temple earrings or small pendant with a chain. This will make your style statement.
Remember, when you are wearing a complete western outfit, it’s good to pair it with a fashion jewellery having a hint of Temple designs. Make sure the you wear small stuff like finger ring otherwise wearing a bigger one might spoil the whole look.
Wear a kurta with ankle length pants of any color and where any of these temple earrings whether Jhumka Style or simple once. Make sure the earrings does not have much of ruby stone studded as it gives a traditional look.
Temple Necklace also goes really well with indo western gowns. If you match a Black Color Long Gown with a Gold Plated Necklace studded with Ruby Stone, which is a cool combination and shall magnify your looks to the next level.
Temple Earrings can really go well with A Pant Style Saree. Wear a good color matching or contrast color earrings with this saree and you are on to make a style statement.
Formal Meet Up Looks:
You may pair a simple white color kurta or a dress with a small temple necklace or a chain and you are set to make an impression.
Traditional Looks:
Temple Earrings, any kind, whether jhumka, or ruby stone, or no stone, it will go well with any of the traditional outfit like, Long Anarkali Kurta, Sari, Lehenga or anything.
