The Jewels of India
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State

Tamil Nadu

Capital: Chennai

Famous Jewellery Styles

Vanki (Armlets)

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These ‘V’ shaped armlets have a unique design in the centre and delicately carved peacocks or florals on the side.

Jadanagam (Hair Accessory)

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A jadanagam (or jadai nagam) is a traditional South Indian hair ornament shaped like a serpent that is intertwined down a braided plait, while a kunjam (or kunjalam) is the decorative tassel or hanging floral/metal bell piece worn at the very bottom end of the braid.

Kal Jhimki

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Fringed with pearls and embellished with precious stones, this versatile pair of jhumkas (dangling earrings) is worn during festive occasions and by brides.

Maangamalai ( mango necklace)

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The Maangamalai is a necklace of mangoes, stunning in appearance, consisting of stone studded gold mangoes struck together with a huge pendant of encrusted peacock.