ShalinCraft sterling silver necklace, gemstone necklace, pearl necklace, and other forms of necklace are handcrafted by the traditional artisans of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Every religious community in India uses amulet jewelry. Of the metals, gold and silver are especially favored for they are felt to be sacred and pure. Particularly widespread are flat, sheet metal amulets, stamped or inscribed with magic inscriptions, occult symbols, or images of deities - usually the wearer's chosen deity, whom he elects to worship. Amulets can be worn on any part of the body, but especially near the ears, nose, and the pudenda, to guard against the surreptitious entry of spirits through those bodily openings. They may also be placed at the temples, around the neck, on the upper arm, the wrist, chest, waist, ankles and toes. Amulets can be elaborately decorated and at times their embellishment reaches an astonishing richness that transforms them into highly ornamental jewels. |
