Diamond jewellery has been an integral part of Indian culture for centuries. Here’s a brief history of diamond jewellery in India:
Ancient India:
Diamonds were first discovered in India over 2,000 years ago, and they were highly valued for their beauty and rarity. The earliest references to diamonds in India can be found in the Sanskrit texts of the Rigveda and the Arthashastra.
Mughal Era:
The Mughal Empire, which ruled India from the 16th to the 19th century, was known for its love of luxury. The Mughal emperors were patrons of the arts, and they commissioned elaborate diamond jewellery for themselves and their courts. The famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is now part of the British Crown Jewels, was originally owned by the Mughals.
18th and 19th Centuries: During the 18th and 19th centuries, the diamond trade in India boomed as European traders arrived in the country to buy diamonds. Indian diamond merchants became extremely wealthy, and they commissioned exquisite diamond jewellery for themselves and their families. The Maharajas of India were known for their impressive collections of diamond jewellery, which included stunning necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
Modern India:
Today, India is still a major centre of the global diamond trade, and the country is home to many skilled diamond cutters and jewellery designers. Indian diamond jewellery is known for its intricate designs, which often incorporate other precious gemstones such as emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. The cities of India like Mumbai, Surat and Jaipur are some of the largest gem and jewellery manufacturing centres in the world, and it produces for a major part of the world.
In conclusion, diamond jewellery has played an important role in Indian culture for centuries, and it continues to be a symbol of wealth, status, and beauty in modern-day India.
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