Innovation in Coin Jewellery fashioned with Enameling and Semi-Precious Stones

Abstract

The study’s main objective was to collect coins which are currently unpopular or unfashionable and convert them into beautiful ornamented pieces of jewellery. Coins are one of the main material sources for Historians and are a good source to know about administrative history. Coins at first appear to be purely decorative elements in Indian jewellery and on costumes and have emotional significance. This exploratory study required exploring the different techniques of enamelling. It was found that champlevé was the best suitable technique as it can be done without disturbing the motifs on the coins. The study is very experimental because of the amalgamation of Meenakari and coin jewellery, and to find its acceptance among the people. Product development included six stages: structure formation, polishing, stone setting, electroplating &meenakari. It was found that enamelling is possible on silver, gold &copper coins, but in some cases, the characteristics of coin metal have to be carefully studied. It is recommended that more designs should be made to preserve the old coins and increase their aesthetic value and historical significance.