Temple jewellery pieces in India are traditionally made by skilled craftsmen, who use a combination of ancient techniques and modern tools to create exquisite pieces of jewellery. The process of making temple jewellery typically involves the following steps:
Designing: The first step in making temple jewellery is to design the piece. The design is typically based on traditional motifs and patterns, such as peacocks, lotus flowers, and other religious symbols. The design is then translated into a 3D model, which is used to create a wax mold.
Casting: Once the wax mold is ready, it is used to create a metal mold. The metal mold is then used to cast the jewellery piece in gold or silver.
Filigree work: After casting, the jewellery piece is sent to skilled artisans who perform filigree work. Filigree is a delicate and intricate form of metalwork that involves twisting and weaving thin wires of gold or silver to create intricate patterns and designs.
Stone-setting: Once the filigree work is complete, precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires are carefully set into the piece.
Polishing: Finally, the jewellery piece is polished to a high shine, which brings out the beauty of the metal and the stones.
