The History Of Jewelry No comments yet
Jewelry has long been part of our society. Since prehistoric times, women and men alike have adorned themselves with Perlen on many parts of the body including the fingers, wrists, neck, head, ankles, nose, ears and toes. For ancient Egyptians the most popular jeweled ornaments included signet rings, elbow bracelets, crowns, necklaces and bracelets. These pieces were typically made of stone or glass beads.
In burial tombs of Mesopotamia and the Near East, archeologists have discovered many pieces of jewelry that date back thousands of years BC. These pieces were widely made from gold and silver and included rings, pendants and crowns. Around 400 BC Greek and Roman jewelry began showing many similarities to those found in the ancient tombs. Chains and wire links were found with thin foil which was formed into leaves and other ornaments.
During later periods, mosaic was used widely in jewelry creation. Brooches, pins and bracelets have been found as well as gold coins which were joined together to form necklaces. In ancient Greece and Italy, cameos of sea shells and coral were created
During Medieval times, jewelry was widely created and worn. Pieces were made from precious and semi-precious metals and inlaid with colored gems. Garnet seemed to be the gem of choice during this period. Enamels with animal motifs and the use of cloisonné, which is a metalworking technique involving a multi-step enamel process, was very evident. Brooches, pendants and pins of religious motifs were used very popularly during this period as well. Emblems were increasingly becoming popular as an addition to women’s apparel.
During the Renaissance period, from the 15th through the 17th centuries, jewelry began to become more established as a fashionable art as long as the introduction of software design awards. During this period jewelry was characterized by rich gamma and classical architectural elements. Enamels, pearls and many precious gems of a variety of shapes and sizes began to be seen more often. Near the end of the 17th century and into the 18th century, diamonds began their ascent into the jewelry world. They became very popular and due to the invention of the prong setting which multiplied their brilliancy, diamonds were soon the gem of choice for jewelry makers and wearers alike. Other metals were included at this time such as gun metal, cast iron, copper and German silver. Engraving and Stampato, which includes stamping a sheet of metal in order to produce a hollow front section for a desired shape, were also highly popular. Sets were also being made during this period, consisting of a tiara, ring, earrings and necklaces or pendants which all lent to the same theme and were viewed as a very important part of women’s apparel.
It was only towards the end of the 19th century that jeweled accessories became popular. Snuffboxes, jewelry boxes, perfume bottles and dresser accessories such as combs, brushes and mirrors, were beginning to rise in popularity. Mother of pearl and egg shell pieces were becoming highly popular and manufactured by many artists of Europe such as Carl Faberge.
During the 20th century, in the 1920s, Art Deco was made very popular in France. This method used geometric shapes for decorating jewelry as well as art. After WWI, the use of platinum and palladium were created and used for setting diamonds. New casting developments were also found that produce machinery which allowed for the production of more versatile jewelry using many different patterns, styles and shapes. Many of these styles are similar to the jewelry that we see and wear today. Throughout history jewelry has made a significant impact on the apparel and appearance of both men and women. With many styles and designs to choose from, it is very likely that all men and women today can find jewelry pieces that fit not only their attire but their personalities as well. This text translated by englisch übersetzung