Emotional Story Behind Every Precious Heirloom Piece
Every Indian woman has a ring in the jewellery box or a beautiful Jadau necklace that they haven’t worn in years. These pieces of jewellery are not mere metals and stones. Rather, they hold emotional stories. These are heirloom jewellery that carries beauty and the history of Indian jewellery making.
From Meenakari, Raani Haars made with Kundan, traditional Polki jewellery reflecting the essence of Jaipur jewellery making, to Nizam-inspired jewel designs and temple-style ornaments, each piece of heirloom reflects centuries of Indian heritage.
Whether it’s your grandmother’s Jadau wedding set or your father’s cufflinks, these intricate designs evoke an essence of royal India, and as family heirlooms, they have emotional connections as well.
Keeping the emotional aspect in mind, families preserve these traditional treasures and pass them on to the next generations.
Role of Jewelry Heirlooms in Indian Wedding
Indian weddings are incomplete without heirlooms. Blessing the bride and groom with beautiful inherited jewellery representing the family’s tradition, culture, and roots is a cherished practice. Some of the wedding heirlooms like Raani Haars, chokers, bajubandhs and kamarbandhs are meticulously crafted with the finest materials by skilled artisans. They have been passed down for centuries; thus, adding them with modern-day bridal jewellery pieces adds a layer of meaning, family legacy and emotional connection with the older generations.
Important heirloom jewellery in India – know the cultural significance
Temple jewellery
Originating in South India, temple jewellery is adorned with motifs of deities, flora, and fauna. It is crafted in gold with precious gemstones like rubies, pearls, and emeralds. These pieces were originally created to adorn idols; however, later, these heirlooms have been passed through generations and are nowadays being used as bridal jewellery.
Jadau jewellery
Jadau involves embedding precision stones into softened gold, creating exquisite pieces with timeless elegance and opulence reflecting traditionalism in its intricate designs. These regal sets, when worn by brides, captivates every onlooker. Thus, these jewellery pieces are a symbol of grandeur and have been one of the popular choices for bridal jewellery. Jadau sets are not just a relic of the past. They are a vibrant part of the modern jewellery-making trend. As an heirloom, the most unique fact about Jadau jewellery pieces is that they are completely hand-crafted. The pure form or handwork cherished and passed down through generations makes them invaluable and unique.
Nizam jewellery
Influenced by the grandeur of the Nizams of Hyderabad, these jewellery pieces have been admired for decades for their symmetry and detailed artwork. Some common Nizam jewellery pieces included in weddings are chokers and jhumkas. With rose-cut diamonds, Basra pearls and emeralds embedded in these pieces – these heirlooms are worth your wedding day. The best thing about a Nizam piece is that you can reimagine it with contemporary attires as well as traditional wedding dresses.
Emotional legacy of heirloom jewellery
Heirloom jewellers are precious for deeply personal reasons. Each piece of jewellery holds an emotional connection and a story of generations. Keeping sentimental values in mind, families have been restoring heirloom pieces.
Keeping pace with traditional designs, Bhuramal Rajmal Surana Johuree since 1735 has been passionately creating traditional Jadau, Polki and Diamond jewellery. In all our Polki, Jadau, and Meenakari sets, we maintain the touch of Rajasthan royalty. Whether restructuring an old heirloom piece or redesigning a new concept that has crossed your mind, trust the Suranas to make your dream come alive.