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Johri Bazar, Jaipur, Rajasthan

The exquisite appeal of Pachchikam or Pachhi jewelry has helped it acquire a vogue status in the contemporary world. This centuries-old Indian jewelry art has suddenly been revived by contemporary jewelry designers. This handcrafted jewelry art, which was once adorned only by the European Royalty ( in the early 16th century) is now fast replacing traditional gold ornaments and is a big hit amongst the youth. Pachchikam bangles, earrings, necklaces, armlets, trinkets and head gears have already become wardrobe staples.

Pachchikam bears striking resemble to Kundan jewelry of Jaipur as both involve elaborate stonework using single un-cut diamonds known as Polkis and other semi-precious stones. But on closer inspection, one can notice that Pachchikam appears to be cruder and is more fragile as compared to Kundan. Also, usually silver is chosen as a base for Pachchikam, while Kundan setting is done in gold foil. The former is cheaper than the latter and has a close resemblance to platinum.

Pachchikam broaches, necklaces, earrings, anklets and bangles are readily available in the market. Since the materials used are not every expensive, the final Pachchikam ornament is affordable and easy on buyers pocket. But, due to its flashy character, this art from is reserved for special festivities and celebrations like weddings, etc. Below are a few tips that can help you wear Pachchikam jewelry in a chic and fashionable manner.

We are always a clients manufacturer as we are always ready to support the client any kind of requirements. This special nature of ours makes us one of the most preferred handmade Pachi jewelry manufacturers in the whole of the country. A part of it must be attributed to the quality standards that we constantly uphold with all the items that we manufacture for our clients. As we want to offer the best handmade Pachi jewelry in Jaipur to all our clients, we have an extensive manufacturing process that involves exceptional technological nuances and creative insights. We use expert and veteran designers to bring impeccable designs and patterns to all the jewelries to make exceptionally beautiful, elegant and stunning all at times.

During the reign of Queen Victoria, the aesthetics of jewellery underwent several changes. Historians divide the reign of Queen Victoria to three parts the Early Victorian or "Romantic", the Middle Victorian or "Grand" and the Late Victorian or Aesthetic periods. Each of these periods has its specific gems, motifs and metals and fabrication techniques.

The Romantic period represented deep religious and emotional states. Religion was a central part of life, and with this came emphasis on ideas such as love and nostalgia. The period reflected the love of the new ruling couple (Queen Victoria and Prince Albert). Recurring jewellery motifs include: hands, hearts, crosses and knots. Motifs inspired from nature were also common such as serpents and snakes along with bird, flowers and trees. as a matter of fact, snake jewellery was considered a symbol of eternal love. Jewellery reflecting the form of a flower was often lavishly adorned with gold and gemstones. most gems used are agate, amber, amethyst, diamonds emerald and Quartz.

The Grand period is a contiuation of the Romantic era in a sense that a lot of trends that started in the Early period reached their peak in this one. Although a dainty locket containing a picture of a loved one or a lock of hair pinpoint the piece as Romantic Period jewelry, a brooch with a dark gemstone framed with braided hair would indicate that the piece is from the Grand period.