Techniques of Indian Jewelry Making

Filigree, cloisonné, and enameling are all traditional techniques used in Indian jewelry making.

Filigree is the process of creating intricate metal designs by soldering tiny beads or wires together.

Cloisonné is the technique of creating compartments in a metal surface and filling them with colored enamel.

Enameling is the process of fusing glass onto a metal surface.

Repoussé is the technique of hammering a metal sheet from the back to create raised designs.

Chasing is the process of engraving designs onto a metal surface.

Piercing, sawing, and filing are all techniques that involve creating a design by cutting away parts of a metal sheet.

Soldering is the process of soldering two pieces of metal together.

Chasing is the technique of using a hammer and chisel to create designs on a metal surface.

Setting, mounting, and bezeling are all techniques that involve adding gemstones or other decorative elements to jewelry.

Repoussé is the technique of creating a raised design on a metal surface by hammering it from the front.

Sawing is the process of creating a design by cutting away parts of a metal sheet with a saw.

Filing is the technique of using a file to create designs on a metal surface.

Repoussé is the technique of creating a design by hammering a metal sheet from the front.

Chasing is the technique of using a hammer and chisel to create designs on a metal surface.