Heritage jewellery is becoming a big part of festivals, and also everyday wear BY SCHENELLE DSOUZA The lasting charm of heritage jewellery Heritage and traditional jewellery in India have always held high value for grand celebrations, especially weddings. Brides would often don some of the most spectacular selections of polki and kundan jewellery on their big day, most of which would then be packed and locked another big wedding. However, with the changing times, heritage and traditional pieces have become statement pieces that exceed weeding celebrations, with them being worn for festivals and other ethnic celebrations. Some have even gone so far as to pair these with contemporary pieces for a more defined look. So where does heritage jewellery stand today? Is it making a comeback or is it simply undergoing a phase of reinvention? To know more about the presence of heritage jewellery in the Indian jewellery market, LuxeBook spoke to prominent jewellery designers Milind Mathur — Partner & Creative Director of Kohinoor Jewellers, Rohan Sharma —Managing Director of RK Jewellers, Tarang Arora -- Creative Director & CEO of Amrapali, and Richa Singh —Managing Director India and Middle East, Natural Diamond Council. History and origin The history of heritage and traditional jewellery can be traced back to the 19th and 20th centuries, when it was famously worn by the Indian royals back in the day. They possessed some of the most beautiful jewellery collections, heavy, but stunning nonetheless. These were worn not just for weddings and ceremonies, but for everyday wear as well. The beauty and elegance of heritage jewellery continues till date. It is still considered a timeless heirloom, making it desirable for occasional wear even today. And while some believe it might have changed, Taran Arora of Amrapali considers it to be exactly as it was back in the day. “Heritage jewellery is Tarang Arora, Creative Director & CEO of Amrapali Amrapali Jewels, Heritage Jewellery HEIRLOOM PIECE 36|L U X E B O O K|O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 |L U X E B O O K| 37
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