 Fine
jewellery adds so much to a woman's beauty. Bangalore, the State's
fashion hub, is also a place where a lot of experimenting in the Jewellery
industry goes on. When you select fine jewellery, you choose it for
its beauty, fashion, symbolism, rarity, durability and value.
 Polished
gold, silver, brass and copper jewellery have always been in-vogue.
Jewellers' Street, off Commercial Street, has a string of shops that
specialize in polishing jewellery. It is all done right in front of
your eyes. First, the tarnished piece is soaked in soapy water and
rubbed with tamarind paste. Then, hey presto, the dullness disappears
and what emerges is a shining ornament ready for use!
The charge is a mere Rs 15 to Rs 60, depending on the size of the
jewellery. The frequency of use determines how long the polish is
likely to stay, which can be from fifteen days to even six months.
The more often the jewellery is used, the sooner the polish wears
off.
 If
you have an uncut gemstone, Ruby Basha will transform it into one
with a perfect cut. An expert in cutting and polishing all kinds-
of precious and semi-precious gemstones, his establishment on Jewellers'
Street has an amazing variety of beautifully cut gemstones. Ruby Basha
also assists customers in selecting the shape of the stone.
"Though Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire and Aquamarine are rare stones and
also difficult to cut, I love working with them. People know me as
'Ruby Basha' as I am an expert in cutting rubies," says 'Ruby Basha'
with pride.
 And
if all this is not enough to entice the feminine populace to this
street, here is another piece of good news. You can also get new pieces
of jewellery created out of your old stuff. You can design them yourself
and then wend your way to this narrow lane to get it done. All it
takes is a little bit of imagination and creativity.
With Christmas and New Year round the corner, there is no better place
than Jewellers' Street to pick up some unique piece of jewellery to
celebrate the coming year. And, who knows, it might just become a
family heirloom.
Aditi Kumar
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