Temple jewellery is among the most artful of all jewellery types, and plays an essential role in the cultural heritage of the southern states in India. Embossed with depictions of gods and goddesses from the temples in south India, these simple-yet-artful pieces of work are sculpted from gold and silver, and have been making a comeback to the fashion mise en sc�ne. Available as necklaces, bangles, earrings, rings, chokers and kamarbandhs, the contemporary update to this jewellery style now includes gemstones, diamonds and filigree work as well to accentuate individual pieces and make them look heavier.