Gems & Jewellery

Rajasthan is known world over for its Jewellery and gemstones. A wide range of precious & semi precious stone jewellery is made in Jaipur & Jodhpur. Each area of Rajasthan has a unique style of making jewellery. The rural women prefer silver jewellery while the city women like gold jewellery, Rakhri, Timaniyan, Bala, Baju band, Gajra, Gkhru, Jod etc. are some of the traditional ornaments used by Rajasthani folk. Enamelling on silver and gold is a speciality of Rajasthan. This is called "Meenakari" Pratapgarh-meenakari known as “THEWA” a work in gold on a green or red enamel base is exquisite.Nathdwara is also known for Meenakari on silver and other metals.Another traditional craft is called “KUNDAN”-Setting of precious stones like diamond on gold. This jewellery is exclusive both in terms of designs and workmanship. Jaipur and Bikaner are famous for this craft.