Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c22.s4.5

v1.c22.s4.5

In necklaces, bracelets finger rings, gemstones of bright colours were inlaid by cementing with lac, amber and paste. In necklaces with pendants, white feldspar, lapis lazuli, rock crystal, turquoise etc., surrounded by gold granules, were inlaid. Some of them were also inlaid en cabochon either with garnet or blue turquoise. Bracelets of gold consisted of open work type with square ‘gate’ clasps encrusted with gems such as white orthoclase feldspar and circular settings with amber.