THEWA which literally means ‘setting’. The origin of Thewa dates back in the year 1767 under the patronage of Maharawat Samant Singh of Rajasthan. Shrouded in complete mystery as to its making the artisans of Thewa follow a patriarchal method of practicing the art for fear of divulging family secrets to their daughter's in-laws and as a result the legacy is carried forward from father to son only. Thewa is a traditional art of fusing 23ct gold with multicolored glass. The process followed is detailed and intricate. Patterned sheet of pure gold is fused onto colored glass to create a unit. Each unit consists of a flat piece of transparent glass, of different colors intentionally suggesting ruby, emerald and sapphire.  In the last century

Thewa unit makers prepared elaborate settings in gold wire in the Canetille style, so called after a contemporary European style.

To encourage this exquisite and unique art form the Government of India issued a postage stamp in the year 2004. To add to its laurels the art also won nine National Awards since 1966.

Thewa jewellery has been appreciated around the world for the fine work. The amount of work, time and skill that goes into handcrafting each marvelous piece of jewellery accounts for a major part of its price.