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Heirloom jewellery: A statement of legacy and forgotten craftsmanship

Ornaments in this domain are fast catching the imagination of young Indians, not only for their monetary value, but also for their traditional, very 'Indian-like' appeal

Ruby Lotus and Polki necklace by Amrapali Jewels
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Ruby Lotus and Polki necklace by Amrapali Jewels

Namrata Kohli New Delhi
It's just the kind of the thing that would give the present generation a glimpse into the past and reconnect them to their roots. Heirloom jewellery is fast catching the imagination of young Indians, not only for its monetary value, but also for its traditional, very 'Indian-like' appeal. 

Bollywood celebrity such as Sonam Kapoor, Deep Veer and Priyanka Chopra, who recently tied the knot, all wore traditional heirloom pieces and contributed to rekindling interest in this timeless art. From satladas to raani har, karamphools to haslis, armlets, choker, mathapatti, kamarband- all seem to be back, and how.  

These inherited pieces

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