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This is a love story that has stood the test of time by
leaving behind to the world a tangible dedication of
devotion, companionship and passion. The Taj Mahal (Agra,
Uttar Pradesh, India), considered to be the Crown of
Palaces, was built to house the worldly remains of Emperor
Shan Jahan's number three wife, Arjumand Banu Begum (1593 -
1631).
As a testament to the love of his life, Shan Jahan gave his
wife the new name of "Mumtaz Mahal", meaning the "Jewel of
the Palace" or the "Chosen One of the Palace". Their
relationship was well documented by court historians, and
Mumtaz Mahal was said to be a great beauty, with tremendous
grace and compassion. Shan Jahan considered her to be the
love of his life.
Paintings of Mumtaz Mahal show her beautifully dressed in
patterned silks and embroidery with hennaed hands and feet.
Her gold jewelry included a beautiful fan shaped headdress
set with gemstones and hair ornaments encrusted with pearls.
Earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and anklets add the
finishing touches to this elegant ladies costume.
My inspiration for Taj Mahal Earrings came from the fabric
pattern on Mumtaz Mahal's gown and the beautiful gold
jewelry that adorns her in the painting. I think that this
painting is a testament to all Indian women and their
connection to the glory of fine jewelry.
A CZ set stone embellishes a teardrop three-dimensional
shape. Created out of peyote stitch, this teardrop swings at
the bottom of this beautiful earring, offering movement.
Three smaller teardrop shapes are made similarly, connected
to each other, and hang from a beautiful crystal set pair of
ear wires. |
