Latest trends in Jewelry are cultural pieces!

Since the birth of the Social Networking age, much of the way we live and do things are being affected.   We see new trends being set as people of different cultures across the globe are instantly united through technology.  People no longer have to travel to experience another's culture, our neighboring countries are now as close as your computer to gain access and explore.

The whole world is becoming united through technology and social networking.  We see cultures being blended with others as people are becoming more curious and henceforth enlightened in regards to how other people outside their own culture live.  When a culture is visited, they take away something sacred and unique and blend it into their own culture.  Therefore an exchange and blend of languages, food, music, spirituality and fashion are some of the major lifestyles that are affected.

When Shardhi examines the latest trends in Jewelry in keeping up with what's current for our consumers, we see at the forefront a cultural trend now becoming very fashionable, and Shardhi strives to serve on that platform.  After much research, we're glad to inform you that the latest jewelry trends have been sacred cultural pieces from the Indian culture are now being made fashionable for the everyday woman.  And when you want to see the latest trends, the best way is to see what our celebrities are now wearing.

Our traditional Indian bride above is wearing many sacred pieces that are now a part of today's fashion.  Let's look at each piece, and who's wearing them today, and Shardhi's creation.

The Bindi:

Bindis have become very fashionable in the western world.  Traditionally worn by Indian brides as a sacred gesture to that culture.  It signified status or religion in South Asia and are still worn by these women but in a more light-hearted role.  It is today popularly called Body Adhesive Jewelry and often uses the traditional Bindi name in our western culture. Shardhi will launch its own version of the Bindi Adhesive jewelry the end of March.

The Shringrar Patti

The Maang Tikka

The shringrar patti is a 3-part tiara which consists of the center piece the maang tikka and is worn about the head.  Very popular in our western culture today as a fashionable jewelry often called Head jewelry or Head chain.  Shardhi's version of the Head Jewelry is a lovely piece.

The Hathphool

This gorgeous hand jewelry is seen a lot in our western culture today.  It is a bracelet that connects to a ring. It is popularly called the slave bracelet in our western culture as it certainly bears a resemblance to the handcuffed bracelets slaves used to wear in our own culture.  Please note Shardhi's simple version of the slave bracelet.

The Body Harness

This item is not necessarily from another culture but our very own.  The body harness jewelry was fashioned after the safety body straps used as safety measures strapped around the body for protection while bungee jumping, mountain climbing, window washing etc..  Note Shardhi's version next to the one worn by Rhianna. 

Stay tuned as we explore other cultural pieces that have now become fashionable in our own culture today.  These were the more popular selections that Shardhi have included in their ethnic line.