::Precious Rakhi::

Over the ages a conscious effort has always been given to make Rakhi more and more appealing. Precious stones like pearl, emerald and diamond & metals like silver and gold have been used to give it a shimmering look. The plain tying threads of the Rakhi are replaced by chains of gold and silver. Precious Rakhis come in different varieties like Gold Rakhi, Diamond Rakhi, Silver Rakhi, Navratna Rakhi, Pearl Rakhi, Kundan Rakhi and Precious Chain Rakhi.

Gold Rakhi- This rakhi is all about royal elegance.Some of the popular formats of Gold Rakhi in use include:

• Gold Bracelet type Rakhi
• Gold Plated Rakhi
• Rakhi with coins having different images embedded in them
• Double Chain Gold Rakhi - Gold Rakhi having different metals

Diamond Rakhi- Diamond cut in different shapes makes this Rakhi to stand apart from other Rakhis. Semi precious stones and beads are also used in them to make them more alluring. Coloured diamonds, American diamonds and diamonds of cheaper variety are also increasingly being used while preparing them. Surat in Gujarat is renowned world over for preparing the Diamond Rakhi.

Silver Rakhi - Silver Rakhi is all about pure emotions. It is used as a precious gift. Silver Rakhi is of different types like Coinage Rakhi, Silver Plated Rakhi and Floral Design Rakhi.

Coinage Rakhi- Coinage Rakhi has a silver coin in the middle with the image of different gods and goddesses like Ganesha, Vishnu and Laxmi embossed on them. It is a divine Rakhi and finds much favor among the masses.

Silver Plated Rakhi-  Silver plated Rakhi has semiprecious and precious stones studded in the plates to improve on their design.  There are silver chains at two ends of this Rakhi to make it mesmerizing.

Floral Design Rakhi- An intricately designed Rakhi with elaborate floral arrangements is a visual delight.  The essence of flowers brings in a sense of purity in this beautiful form of Rakhi.

Navartna Rakhi- Navratna Rakhi comprises of nine stones which are held in high esteem from the ancient times.  The important stones falling in this category are Emerald, Pearl, Coral, Ruby, Cats Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Hessonite and Gomed Blue Sapphire.  A Rakhi studded with these stones have a different connotation because it conveys a message that the brother is more precious to the sister than the nine stones.

Pearl Rakhi-   Pearl Rakhi is a precious Rakhi which lights up the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.  The importance of this Rakhi increases many fold because of the presence of Pearl, a white coloured gem stone representing subtle moods like beauty, art and peace.  There is also medicinal value associated with Pearl because it helps in keeping the mind cool.  The Pearl is positioned on the central part of the Rakhi.  At times Pearls are also added on the string of the Rakhi to make it appealing.

Kundan Rakhi- This is a very colourful Rakhi made from Kundan which is used to develop bridal jewellery over the ages.  A Kundan Rakhi is lively and incorporates geometric patterns and floral designs.  Kundan has a semi transparent and translucent body which helps it to glitter amidst other precious stones.  They are not highly expensive and are quite popular. 

Precious Chain Rakhi -Rakhi is generally tied on the hand of the brother with the help of a thread.  Nowadays, however, in place of thread a chain is increasingly being used.  The chain is made up of metals like brass, silver and gold.  When used with semi precious and precious stones this Rakhi is a rare work of beauty.