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How about wearing Volcanic Lava Beads?

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Volcanic Lava Beads ? Yes, you read that right. Now, there is a jewellery range that has volcanic lava beads in its design and guess what, none other than 185-year-old jewellery brand PNG Jewellers has brought this special collection to you.  As far as I could gather, these lava beads are 100 per cent natural and are obtained from volcanic erruptions in the Hawaiian Islands . Just so you know, the Hawaiian Islands are the exposed peaks of a great undersea mountain range known as the Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain, which is formed by volcanic activity over a hotspot in the Earth's mantle. These islands are located about 1,860 miles (3,000 km) from the nearest continent.  Anyway our jewellery designers go the extra mile to create something unique. From beach-side shells to deep-water pearls and ancient designs from different cultures, they go to any extent for inspiration. But this time, their quest took them to the world that is ready to explode any moment and beli...

Jewellery For Corporate Women

A working women is so many things, a homemaker a corporate tycoon and yet a part of her is un-baffled by the hardship of day to day life, our Corporate Glam Look describes that unique aspects of a woman. Being the woman of substance you juggle work and home, the fastest transformations that take place are the way you carry yourself, just like these elegant yet bold pieces of jewellery that defines the real you. Perfect for those board room meetings and yet radiating the elegance and class of a sophisticated woman, who is respected and loved, wherever she goes. These are trendy and smart, so the lady wearing it shines like a star. The designs are a fusion of dramatic components available across us, yet inspiring the best thought to value the woman you have in your life, as a woman of substance and a responsible worker at her organization. The Collection : This is a collection that beautifully blends an array of jewellery pieces across various colored stones, diamonds; crafted beautifull...

Why The Bollywood Jewellery Collection Shouldn't Be Just Limited To The Big Screen

Traditional jewellery is like wine, it gets better and better with time. The recent box office hit Prem Ratan Dhan Payo starring Sonam Kapoor and Salman Khan that showcased PNG’s most exclusive and vibrant traditional jewellery collection have left all the fashion-conscious trendsetters in the town spellbound with its detail specific and vibrant designs. Vintage jewellery is all about royalty and heritage. From the majestic head accessories to the magnificent necklaces, the collection contained exceptional designs, spread across Choker sets , Chaandbalis, Maang Tikas and Kangans. But why keep the beauty of these precious stones limited to the big screen, when they can make you feel like the princess of any celebration you step in? When it comes to traditional jewellery , creating something exceptional is one difficult job. Hundreds of designs and techniques are brought into practice to come up with one finalized adornment. Beni ka kaam, Jadau, Moti Powai, Meenakari, Gold Ravaa Work...

Mangalsutra Types Across India

Mangalsutra Types Across India Mangalsutras, the sacred thread or chain that Indian married women wear, are unique across every state and community in India. While Mangalsutras are predominant in North India, the tradition related to Mangalsutra has, in fact, sprawled across all parts of India. From south to north and from east to west, it’s called by different names, namely Thaali, Thirumangalyam, Dehjoor, Minnu, etc. Want to know more? We have compiled the list of various types of Mangalsutras that are predominantly worn by women across India. Mangalsutras of Delhi & Punjab Similar to what we see in Bollywood movies and soaps, the Mangalsutras worn by women of North, especially in Delhi, are sets of black beads threaded on to a chain attached to a gold pendant called Tanmaniya . Traditionally made of plain gold, these pendants come in varied designs. Mostly, the brides are free to choose the design of the pendants and the length of the Mangalsutra chain. Mangalsutras of G...

The Traditional & Scientific Significance of Mangalsutras

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The Mangalsutra, commonly known as taali in South India, is a chain tied around the bride’s neck by the groom during the wedding. It gives the bride the social identity of being a married woman. The word ‘Mangalsutra’ literally translates to mean an auspicious thread. Of all the ornaments donned by a married Hindu woman, like earrings, toe rings, sindhur, bindi etc, the mangalsutra is considered to be the most significant. Wearing of this mangalsutra has numerous reasons, both religious and scientific. Read on to know more! Traditional Significance The Mangalsutra is worn by the wife in order to ensure the long life and continuing happiness of her husband and family. A typical Mangalsutra consists of black beads roped together with a simple/ gold thread infused with turmeric, along with a gold part at the bottom. It is considered to be symbolic of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati; the gold part is a mark of Parvati, and is worn as the woman is thought to be the source of prosper fo...