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What is temple jewelry also called?

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What is temple jewelry also called?
Temple jewelry is also called nakshi jewelry. The word originates from the Bengali word for artistic patterns, naksha. Because it is often worn for important ceremonies and traditions that involve prayers and rituals to the gods, some people also refer to the jewelry as deity jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Fine Asian Ethnographic Silver Necklace India Jewellery Gifts
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian silver necklace Asian Tribal Jewellery A Very fine Vintage Indian silver necklace
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Mid-20th Century Indian Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

Diamond and Hand Carved Tanzanite Melon Cocktail Ring Handcrafted in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
' which is pure gold and is a very of technique used to set stones and specially diamonds in India Jewelry.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 19th Century Sandalwood Jewellery Box, South India
Located in London, GB
The dense carving of this 19th century South Indian sandalwood jewellery box is so lively and
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Sandalwood

Nettur Petti jewellery box, Dowry box, India, 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Nettur Petti jewellery box, Dowry box, 19th century (possibly older) With piramid shaped lid. These
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Antique 19th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Hand Painted storage Jewelry Box - Made in India
Located in Seattle, WA
This storage/jewelry box is hand painted with flowers and features a unique latch. This Piece has
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Anglo Indian Carved Wood Jewelry Box Kashmir India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Raj jewelry box. Found in Kashmir, India. Mid 20th century wood box richly decorated overall with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

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