LUCKNOW, April 17 -- Lightweight 3D embossed designs, traditional jadau work, and Turkish machinery are helping Lucknow's jewellers navigate market challenges ahead of Akshay Tritiya on Sunday. Despite Middle East tensions triggering a shortage of commercial LPG, production has dropped 35-40%, yet the market remains ready to serve customers through local artisans and recycling methods. The shortage of commercial LPG has severely affected jewellery manufacturing and the cleaning process, Adesh Jain, senior vice president of Chowk Sarafa Association, said. "Production capacity has dropped by up to 35%." "Considering the festive and wedding season, local artisans now rely on the emboss technique, which creates lightweight jewellery with raised, 3D-like designs," Jain said. Lightweight chokers and antique sets are in high demand this season. "'Jadau' work is particularly attractive, where precious stones are intricately embedded within a frame. Trending sets feature real pearls, rubies and emeralds. This ancient art form is making a comeback and is widely appreciated for its royal appearance," he said. War conditions have made importing jewellery from abroad difficult, Vinod Maheshwari, general secretary of Chowk Sarafa Association, said. "The market is relying heavily on recycling, where old gold and silver are melted to create new jewellery. Additionally, Turkish machinery has now been brought to Lucknow, allowing foreign-style designs to be produced locally at affordable prices," Maheshwari said.htc...