http://www.fashionflu.com/evolution-of-the-mangalsutra/
EXCERPT: [...] Evolution is a part of change and everything in the world evolves simultaneously to match the changing times and styles. The evolution of mangalsutra or the ‘auspicious cord’ in India is an example of this evolution. The wearing of mangalsutra is a woman’s way of demonstrating that she is a married woman. However, nowadays, women do not want to flaunt their marital status. The long gold chain with black beads, i.e. mangalsutra, has undergone change in style....
EXCERPT: [...] Evolution is a part of change and everything in the world evolves simultaneously to match the changing times and styles. The evolution of mangalsutra or the ‘auspicious cord’ in India is an example of this evolution. The wearing of mangalsutra is a woman’s way of demonstrating that she is a married woman. However, nowadays, women do not want to flaunt their marital status. The long gold chain with black beads, i.e. mangalsutra, has undergone change in style....