India's love for jewellery dates back 5,000 years to the Indus Valley Civilisation. Although the designs then were simple, over the years, jewellery became more ornate, heavily encrusted with pearls and gemstones set in precious metals like silver and gold. Jewellery was not just meant for adornment; it also denoted social status and was considered a store of value and were worn as talismans for protecting its wearer.
