General knowledge Refresher published this article page no 22 Karanphul jhumka is a combination of the form of an open lotus at the ear lobe and a suspended half open bud. Mangai mala is a rich necklace from Tamil Nadu with stylised mango forms studded with rubies. Precious metals such as gold and silver were for the rich while the less affluent used even brass and white metal. Gold was associated with the sun and silver chandi with chandrama รณ the moon. In the past when there was discrimination on the basis of caste only the upper castes were allowed to wear gold. This is now changing and those who can afford it wear gold and precious jewels general knowledge refresher magazine buy.
