Indian Men Embrace Jewelry as Fashion Statement

Jewelry is now associated with women after we started adapting Westernization but before India was colonized by the British and changed the way we lived their way of liking jewelry was the accessory for a man to wear too.

Back in the day, Men used to decorate themselves with animal skins, shells, threads, crystals, and pebbles bearing the symbolic representation of the meaning of dominance, leadership, and respect.

The Mughal period brought a revolution in Indian jewelry which was a mark of honor and status for everyone, rulers, warriors, and nobility used these accessories mark of power and domination. They also introduced the Kundan technique and intricate inlay work to India.

Each region of India has developed a specific type of jewelry that represents its own culture. Rulers like Akbar and Shah Jahan used to wear armlets, turban ornaments, necklaces, and rings exhibiting their social dominance

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EMERGING Fashion Trend

In recent few years there has been a huge increase in sales of jewelry for men, it seems like men are embracing jewelry and growing closer to their roots. Vandana M Jagwani, Creative Director, Mahesh Notandass and Founder, Vandals Jewellery said “Everything old comes back in a newer way. Men embracing jewelry is not a recent trend but a revival of a longstanding tradition deeply rooted in India’s cultural tapestry."

He added "Historical records indicate that men often wore more jewelry than women in ancient times, signifying status, power, and cultural identity. “Indian Maharajas were pioneers in embracing luxury brands such as Cartier, originally renowned for crafting jewelry that transcended gender boundaries. So, it’s like tradition making a stylish comeback with a modern twist and we absolutely love it.”

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Gautam Soni, Managing Director, The House of MBj said “Indian men are redefining style by embracing bold jewelry as statement pieces. At the Ambani Wedding, they showed how jewelry goes beyond tradition to make a strong fashion statement. Vibrant pendants and intricate designs blended cultural heritage with modern style, symbolizing confidence and individuality.”

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