The Jewels of India
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State

Karnataka

Capital: Bengaluru

Famous Jewellery Styles

Kokkethathi (Necklace)

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Kokkethathi - The half moon shaped pendant strung on a necklace is the traditional bridal jewellery of Coorgi or Kodava bride.

Lakshmi sara (Necklace)

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Lakshmi sara is the necklace a bride wears for the representations and blessing of goddess Lakshmi in her new life.

Gejje Addige

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"Gejje" means small bells or beads, and "Addige" means hanging or necklace in Kannada. It is made of small metallic bells or gold balls strung together.

Giliola Sara (Necklace)

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Earrings with plenty of precious stones and pearls studded in the shape of parrots. The word Gili means parrot in Kannada and Ole means danglers. Gili ole represents parrot danglers.