In India, the land of Rajasthan produces and manufactures some of the most attractive Indian jewellery. It is also considered to be the crafts paradise in India. The handicrafts of Rajasthan cannot be compared to the handicrafts of any other place may it be in colours, concepts and workmanship.

They excel in all the fields. The Handicrafts ethnic aura makes them absolutely delightful for a collector. The jewellery of Rajasthan has a tradition, which is vast and varied with every single area in Rajasthan having its own unique method and style of making silver jewellery. The rural rajasthani women themselves prefer to adorn themselves with chunky silver jewellery.

Rajasthan is famous for its Meenakari work. Meenakari is known as the art of enameling on silver or gold. The craftsmen in Jaipur make use of the champleve or the style known as the raised field style. Often, a combination of both Meenakari as well as kundan gives the jewellery two beautiful surfaces with the enamel at the back and the gems of kundan set in the front. Enameling on silver as well as other metals is also done in Nathdwara.

Rajasthani’s consider their jewellery to be much more than just their adornment. Jewellery is a part of the tradition and the culture of the Rajasthani’s. Bangles form the most important part of the jewellery. All women wear silver bangles for its good omen and its auspicious sign. A women’s forearm being bare is considered to be inauspicious.

Manufacturers and exporters of Silver Bangles in Rajasthan:

1) Ugma International
Address: Door No. 303, Pearl Prudence, C-124A, Moti Marg, Bapu Nagar, Jaipur – 302 015, India
Phone: +(91)-(141)-4018146

2) Spectrum Gems Jaipur
Address: 3767 KGB Ka Rasta, Jaipur – 302 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2576191 Fax: +(91)-(141)-2562675

3) Silver Heritage
Address: 237, Shree Rameshwarm, Sonkhyo Ka Raasta, Kishan Pole Bazar, Jaipur – 302 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2316403 Fax: +(91)-(141)-2325017

4) Shri Ram Gems
Address: 3700, Maharwal Bhawan, Shop No.- 08, Above Shri Ram Plastic, Babu Ka Tiba, Galta Road, Jaipur – 302 003, India
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2600599 Fax: +(91)-(141)-2600599

5) Singhal Exports
Address: Ganesh Bhawan, Outside Surajpole Gate, Corner Building of the Surajpole Anaaj Mandi, Galta Road, Jaipur – 302 003, India
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2640834

Sterling silver bangles are nothin but an alloy of silver which contains 92.5% of pure silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually copper. The minimum millesimal fineness in the case of silver is 925.

In the case of Sterling silver, the copper is alloyed with silver in order to give strength while preserving the high precious content of silver. At times copper can also be replaced with other metals, usually with the of improving various properties of the basic sterling alloy such as reducing casting porosity, increasing resistance to tarnish and eliminating firescale.

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The other metals with which copper can be replaced are germanium,zinc, platinum as well as a variety of other additives including silicon and boron.

Several alloys claiming firescale and tarnish resistance have appeared in recent years creating a tough competition amongst various manufacturers and their different formulations although not a single alloy has emerged as an industry leader.

Sterling silver as an alloy is a very useful alloy for a large number of other purposes such as making silverware dinner sets, plates, trophies and momentos, medals, jewellery box and jewellery.

But, as the purity of any metal keeps on decreasing, the problem of corrosion or tarnishing of the bangle starts increasing more and more. Although, chemically, pure silver is not ‘highly reactive‘, but an alloy like sterling silver may often be reactive and may react with the oxygen in the air eventually resulting in corrosion.

A large number of products have been developed in order to polish the silver bangles in order to avoid this. A simple way to make silver bangles shine is to take some dry baking soda and rub it on the metal with one’s fingers, then to rinse it with mineral-free water.

Bangles are basically a type of bracelet having no clasp or closure. It is worn elegantly as a bunch or even singly. Traditionally, specifically in India, a bangle is the sign of a married woman who wears a bangle made out of silver, gold or glass considering it a symbol of well-being of her husband and or sons.

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Present day modern young girls wear a variety of bangles more so as a fashion statement and flaunt it in as much style as their mothers and grandmothers wore as a part of Indian rituals and tradition.

Bangles made of any material i.e. silver, gold or glass are usually subjected to bold flashes of color and wonderful motifs like a flower or a particular design act as perfect accessories to spruce up and add bling to any outfit.

Silver bangles, also known as kangan, are mainly worn by women. Men also sometimes wear them on their wrists. Such thick silver bangles for men are usually called a Kara. A bangle made of a precious metal like silver is a part of traditional Indian jewellery. They were usually worn in pairs but now a single silver bangle is used by either of the sex to add bling to a costume.

Silver bangles are pretty popular among women in India. They range from plain and simple designs to extremely artistic and intricate designs. Often these silver bangles are studded with highly precious and semi-precious stones like diamonds, gems and pearls. Now a days, alloys of silver or even silver threaded with metals like gold, bronze and copper is woven on a silver based bangle and worn singly as a fashion accessory.

Expensive silver bangle sets that are made from higher quality contents of silver make a substantial jingling sound. In case of cheap, silver-coated bangles, they make a tinny sound when jingled. Silver bangles are known to produce an attractive tinkling sound.

In many hindi songs, there has been talk about love of someone’s bangles which are lovingly called as “kangana” Heavy silver bangles can be an aphrodisiac for fetishists who are aroused by the clinging sound. Normal metals that are for sale in cheap markets like copper, nickel and iron do not usually produce the same soft bead sound. As said much talk has been made in romantic songs and movies about the sound of bangles.

Silver being traditionally precious, it has always been expensive. The cost varies as per the quality of the metal. Another factor that adds up to the cost of the metal is the artifacts or the work done further on the metal. This includes embroidery or small glass pieces or paintings or even small hangings that are attached to the bangles.

Silver bangles found all over the world are primarily made of silver but many a times to add up to its strength or artistic value, a certain adulteration is carried out on the silver metal which Read the rest of this entry »