Multi-Sapphire Pendant

Mandala is a Sanskrit word which means ‘circle’. So usually a mandala is series of intricate concentric circles with other patterns within it. This spiritual symbol is commonly found in Hinduism, Buddhism and some aspects of Jainism. Just how there is no endpoint in a circle, the circular design of the mandala is symbolic that life is never-ending and everything is connected. Within the circular patterns you will find symbols that are common in most mandalas. The centre of the mandala is a dot which is a symbol that is considered to be free of dimensions, the dot is surrounded by lines and geometrical patterns that symbolize the universe and this is encompassed by an outer circle which represents the cyclical nature of life. As per Buddhism they represent the presence of Buddha’s mind in an abstract form which is usually represented as a wheel, tree, flower or jewel.

Gehna’s delicate Mandala collection is a representation of the cosmos and our relationship with the mystical infinite. It is inspired by the geometric figures symbolizing wholeness. Wearing these delicate hand-crafted, gold pieces every day is a perfect way to reconnect with your spiritual core and let the universal energy resonate from within you. Gehna’s exquisite mandala pendants, gold earrings and bracelets are handcrafted in 18k Gold and are studded with brilliant gemstones.

Diamond Pendant

The versatility of the Mandala collection is that it can be worn with any outfit and on any occasion. Take the Latticed Diamond and 18k Gold pendant or the Axial Gold and Rosecut Diamond pendants, these delicate circular patterned pendants can be worn as everyday jewellery or occasionally. It can be paired with a simple linen maxi dress, kurta, or a pastel block printed, cotton sari. Since mandalas have been known to relax the mind and body by helping cultivate the feeling of inner peace and happiness, wearing a piece of jewellery that is representative of this spiritual symbol will help you draw on this positive energy.

Another piece of everyday jewellery that you can pair with your jeans and a cute off-shoulder top is the Spoked 18k Gold bracelet. This is a delicate gold bracelet with a mandala charm which helps with general well-being is dainty and mystical.

Gold Bracelet

The bedazzling Mandala flower, multi-Sapphire pendant with an inner floral design and ‘chakra’ like outer design on the other hand is a more dressy piece of jewellery. The Mandala flower jewellery is perfect for those occasions like evening functions or ‘poojas’ which require you to dress up in your resplendent silk saris or brilliant jewel-toned kurtas.

We love the intricacy of the filigree danglers that can elevate any outfit, be it a breezy summery dress or a maxi skirt paired with a cami top.

Mandalas ease stress, anxiety, fear and depression and have the power to activate creativity and improve focus.

Mandala Earrings

Gehna’s Mandala art jewellery incorporates the spirituality behind the sacred symbol which is a representation of the individual’s spiritual journey. These journeys are usually in levels, the first level is usually about understanding the unity in the cosmos and then it is about the individual finding their own place within this cosmos. In Hinduism, the mandala is sometimes drawn as a circle enclosing a square with a deity on either side; this is used to help with yoga and meditation.

Mandalas have many benefits from improving sleep to enhancing self-esteem. It is known to foster a sense of connectedness with one’s self and others and bring about self-acceptance. So bring home a piece of Gehna’s magnificent mandala collection and stay connected to your spiritual self.

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The Diamond Necklace

As dignified as the name sounds, this necklace is an ornament which can be passed down through many generations as a family legacy. Hand-crafted as per your preference, this remarkable diamond necklace design stars brilliant cut diamonds in a contemporary indo-western pattern. Modern and elegant in every way, this unique composition gives the illusion of a series of intricate leaf-design motifs, making this necklace legendary enough to mark a statement on its own. Pair this masterpiece with our art deco diamond studs to add more sparkle to your evening.

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A for Art Nouveau: A jewellery style also known as Victorian or Edwardian with fluid lines, floral and nature themes, and natural colors.

B for Bezel: Bezel is a precious stone setting where the stone is held firmly within a ring of metal such as gold or silver. This setting offers the security of closed setting, and the complete refraction of prong setting.

Emerald and Ruby Stud Earrings

C for Carat, Colour, Cut, Clarity: Used to grade precious stones, these parameters have global and region specific preferences.
Carat refers to the Weight of a precious stone, and not the size, as commonly misunderstood. 1 carat is 1/5 of a gram or 200 miligrams. A carat is further divided into 100 points called cents. For the purpose of standardization, gem sizes have been prescribed for each specific weight and cut.

Colour is self explanatory and refers to the hue of precious stones. Being mineral compounds, variations in composition, even the slightest inclusion in the crystallization process can change the colour of the stone. Diamonds are graded on their whiteness starting with D and E grades for absolutely white, going down the alphabet as the stone becomes yellower/browner. Emeralds are considered most perfect if they are a vibrant green, rubies a healthy red or pink, and sapphires a luminous blue (though white sapphires are also popular).
Cut refers to the specifications that the GIA have standardized based on the shape of the faceted stone. A perfectly cut diamond would have its size maximized for its weight and its sparkle intensified by increasing its refraction.

Clarity refers to the extent to which inclusions are absent in the finished gem. Naturally occurring gems can have any number of inclusions in the form of crystallized dust, other minerals, air or water bubbles, and fissures. These interfere with the luminosity of the gemstone. Diamonds are graded as being IF (internally flawless, where the diamond has absolutely no inclusions even when examined under 1000 times magnification), VVS1 and VVS2 (very very slightly included, where inclusions are minor and visible only under 1000 times magnification), VS1 and VS2 (very slightly included, where the inclusions are more in number, but again not visible to the naked eye), SI (slightly included, where some imperfections may be visible and the number exceeds any of the previous grades) and I (included, where the imperfections are clearly visible, even to the naked eye).

D for Diamonds: Diamonds, a form of crystalline carbon, are prized because they are exceptionally hard and durable, have high refractivity and brilliance, and because really fine diamonds are rare. Diamonds are valued based on the “4 Cs” of color, cut, clarity and carat size.

E for Enamel: Enamel is a decorative technique in which a glass “paste” is applied to the surface of a metal–normally bronze, copper or gold. In its simplest terms, all enamel is produced by fusing colored powdered glass to metal to produce a vitreous or glass-like, decorative surface.

F for Facets: Facets are flat faces on geometric shapes. Gemstones commonly have facets cut into them in order to improve their appearance by allowing them to reflect light. The size, shape, and placement of facets in any gemstone are pre determined by the GIA. The round brilliant diamond shape has 58 facets (or 57 if the culet is excluded), 33 on the crown (the top half above the middle or girdle of the stone), and 24 on the pavilion (the lower half below the girdle), which has only the apex cut off to form the culet.

G for Gross Weight: When a piece of jewellery has gemstones studded in it, the gross weight of the piece is the weight of the gemstones AND the weight of gold or any other precious metal that is present in it. Simply put, it is what the weighing scale will read when the entire ornament is placed on it.

H for Hallmark: Hallmark is a mark stamped into precious metals to indicate its purity or fineness, the maker or sponsor. In India, we look for the 916 hallmark that is the jeweler’s guarantee that he has used 22k cadmium alloyed gold in the ornament.

I for Intaglio: A design carved down into a gemstone, this technique was often used for seals, which made an impression in wax used to seal a letter or authenticate a document. Some of the most commonly found Victorian intaglios are carved in Carnelian, an orange-brown variety of quartz.

J for Jade: Jade has been a highly valued gemstone for thousands of years especially in the Orient and in particular in China. Colours of jade are a variety of green hues, off white and yellow.

K for Karat: Karat is the measure used for the purity of gold used in jewellery. Pure gold that has no other metal added to it to improve its hardness is branded 24K. If 1 gm of gold were to be divided into 24 parts and all 24 parts are gold and no other metal, the purity of the gold is then said to be 24K. If, of those 24 parts, 22 are gold and the other two are silver and/or copper, the gold is said to be 22K gold. If 18 out of 24 parts are gold and the remaining 6 parts are silver and/or copper, we get 18K gold. 22K and 18K gold are preferred for jewellery making, the latter being particularly popular to set gemstones as it is harder and stronger and keeps the set gemstones in place. The price of the jewellery thus made is calculated based on the percentage of gold used.

L for Lapis Lazuli: Lapiz Lazuli is a deep blue gemstone with white, gray and gold inclusions. The fewer the inclusions in a bead, the more valuable it is. One of the primary minerals in this stone, namely lazurite, is light-fast so these stones don’t fade with time.

M for Marquise: Marquise is a gemstone shape with an oval stone which is pointed at both ends. It is also called navette. Among diamonds, marquise shaped stones are almost as brilliant as the popular round brilliant, though they may appear slightly larger than a round brilliant of the same weight.

Marquise Petal Emerald Jhumki

N for Net Weight: The net weight of any ornament is only the weight of gold or any other precious metal that may be used to make it. An unsaid rule states that other than diamonds, no other gemstone may be included in the weight and therefore subsequent pricing of the jewellery. An informed buyer can and should insist on being charged only for the net weight of the piece as opposed to gross weight.

O for Open Setting: Open setting is the method of setting a stone so as to expose both the top and lower surfaces of the stone to light, increasing its sparkle. Prong, Bezel, Channel, and some Pave settings are open.

P for Prong and Pave: Prong Setting is a setting that has a series of prongs around the perimeter, usually four to six, that can be bent over to hold a stone, bead or crystal in place. It is the most popular setting for solitaires because it leaves almost the entire diamond visible and open to light. Pave is a method of setting small stones as close together as possible, so that the surface literally looks like it is paved with stones. It involves puncturing the surface of the precious metal with the gemstones and securing them.

Diamond18K Gold Stud

Q for Quartz: Quartz is a broad term defining very hard minerals composed of silica. Many gemstones are quartz, including crystal quartz, citrine, opal, agate, rose quartz, amethyst, and tiger’s eye. The rutile quartz with beautiful inclusions within a near transparent crystal is fast gaining popularity in jewellery.

R for Rhodium Plating: A thin plating of rhodium, which is one of the members of the platinum family, is applied over either sterling silver or gold to give a bright, shiny, long-lasting silver-colored finish to a piece. On Gold, rhodium plating achieves the finish of white gold at no extra cost and the advantage of reverting to the yellow colour whenever required.

S for Sterling Silver: Pure silver is very soft so most silver used for quality jewellery is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper or other alloy. When there are 925 parts silver for every 1000 parts of the metal used in jewellery or curio making, it is said to be the legal standard sterling silver. The measurement is similar to that used for standardizing gold karatage.

T for Tourmaline: Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors though its pink toned variety is most popular for its similarity to the ruby.

U for Unakite: First discovered in the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina, Unakite is relatively new addition to the jewellery world. It is an altered granite composed of pink feldspar, green epidote, and generally colorless quartz. Colours are a blend of red, pink, green, and white, gray and have a granite look.

V for Vintage: Vintage is a subjective description used to indicate the age of an item. Vintage is deemed to be a bead or item of jewellery older than 10 years but younger than 100 year. Or alternatively an item that is no longer in production. Since this gives these beads a certain rarity, they are often sought out by jewellery makers.

W for Wastage: The process of making jewellery involves melting gold, casting it into the required form, maybe setting gemstones in the piece, and the penultimate step before polishing is filing the edges and the sockets to give you the beautiful piece you treasure. The process of filing causes loss of gold in the form of dust. While some of it is collected on a black leather sheet the craftsman spreads over himself and the working surface, some gold dust is lost in the air, never to be retrieved again. Jewelers mark a standard percentage of net gold weight as wastage and charge their customers for this loss.…

X for X factor: Jewellery is precious and so must be unique. At Gehna, we ensure that your chosen ornaments are one of a kind, because we believe your jewellery stands for your individuality.

Y for YOU: We, at Gehna, celebrate everything that is you. Our mantra is customization and so every dream, whim, and fancy you may have will find its expression in the jewellery we make for you.

Z for Zip: So go ahead and own some zip and oomph. Dare to break through the barriers of traditional jewellery designs, or better still reinvent those classics to make them your own!

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