The new design philosophy of Arts and Crafts that sprang up after 1870 was a reaction to mass produced goods and inferior machine made products. Heart-shaped jewelry in particular has been a hugely popular Valentine’s Day gift; especially the omnipresent heart-shaped pendant. It was a reaction to the shoddy interior and ornamental products of the industrial revolution.
Rings are a great jewelry choice for Valentine’s Day, and this stunner is no exception. The 14k white gold ring features three staggered hearts in white, yellow and rose gold.
The polished stones used in Arts and Crafts jewellery gave a medieval, simpler, gentler, tooled hand made look and feel to items. Though this traditional style is loved by many, Apples of Gold carries many fresh and novel heart-shaped jewelry designs to choose from. People inspired by the movement to produce work of a more individual nature. By 1900, Arts and Crafts as a movement declined, so Art Nouveau, a more ostentatious version started in France took root.
As mentioned last week, a touch of rose gold is the perfect way to bring pink into your Valentine’s Day gift. Unique and beautiful, each heart is set with 1 diamond with 2 more diamonds on each side of the ring. The huge 9 mm size of this lustrous pearl makes a statement like only a cocktail ring can, and the halo of diamonds add a finishing sparkle to the style.
Art Nouveau jewellery follows curving sinuous organic lines of romantic and imaginary dreaminess, with long limbed ethereal beauties sometimes turning into winged bird and flower forms. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite finds below to make Valentine’s Day shopping easier this year. The movement began in Paris and its influence went throughout the Western world.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
some antique, fashion jewellery.
Garnets are beautiful presents for second wedding anniversary occasion, as well as for individuals who celebrates their birthday in the month of January. To many of us living in the twenty first century the use of hair is an unattractive side of some antique jewellery. It certainly makes for a very attractive choice for jewelers and gemstone fans alike.
A beautiful, high quality 6mm cushion-cut garnet gemstone set amidst white diamonds in 14k white gold. Trillion Cut Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold. Apples of Gold Jewelry's distinct taste in unique fine gold jewelry leaves room for affordability. There was a huge fashion for mourning jewellery which highlights how sentimental the Victorian age was. The initial months of mourning were unadorned by jewellery of any kind. With over 2,500 gold jewelry items online, Apples of Gold ® is an industry standard.
Our Christian rings include women's and men's gold Christian rings, purity rings, Christian cross rings, diamond cross rings, Scripture rings, and more! As the mourning rituals increased, mourning jewellery developed as a fashion item. Jet jewellery was worn a great deal by Queen Victoria after Prince Albert's death.
All of our Christian rings are guaranteed authentic as described above and come with a full 45 Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with your Christian ring!
One of the most famous symbols of Valentine’s Day love is the heart. The universally-revered shape is practically synonymous with the holiday, Jet from Whitby, North of England was set into mourning pieces. All types of material that were black were used and almost all included a lock of the dead loved one's hair. so much so that nearly every Valentine’s Day gift is heart-shaped. From red heart-shaped candy boxes and helium heart balloons to heart-printed flower vases and jewelry, it’s all been done in the name of love. air was also plaited, braided or twisted very tightly until it became hard and thread like.
A beautiful, high quality 6mm cushion-cut garnet gemstone set amidst white diamonds in 14k white gold. Trillion Cut Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold. Apples of Gold Jewelry's distinct taste in unique fine gold jewelry leaves room for affordability. There was a huge fashion for mourning jewellery which highlights how sentimental the Victorian age was. The initial months of mourning were unadorned by jewellery of any kind. With over 2,500 gold jewelry items online, Apples of Gold ® is an industry standard.
Our Christian rings include women's and men's gold Christian rings, purity rings, Christian cross rings, diamond cross rings, Scripture rings, and more! As the mourning rituals increased, mourning jewellery developed as a fashion item. Jet jewellery was worn a great deal by Queen Victoria after Prince Albert's death.
All of our Christian rings are guaranteed authentic as described above and come with a full 45 Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with your Christian ring!
One of the most famous symbols of Valentine’s Day love is the heart. The universally-revered shape is practically synonymous with the holiday, Jet from Whitby, North of England was set into mourning pieces. All types of material that were black were used and almost all included a lock of the dead loved one's hair. so much so that nearly every Valentine’s Day gift is heart-shaped. From red heart-shaped candy boxes and helium heart balloons to heart-printed flower vases and jewelry, it’s all been done in the name of love. air was also plaited, braided or twisted very tightly until it became hard and thread like.
Gold fashion jewellery is so popular.
Though the Spanish conquerors exhausted gold artifacts and mines, over 90% of the world's gold has been produced since the gold rush of 1848. But maybe more than this arguable piece of history, there is also a fascinating meaning to the celtic symbol. Foremost of which is Infinity Gold mining took on a much larger dimension after the discovery of Sutter's Mill on the American River in 1848. Soon after, gold was discovered in Australia and South Africa.
Triquetra has long been a celtic symbol for a woman’s inherent feminine powers: as Mother, Crone and Maiden. During this era, jewelry design was based on the setting in gold of precious stones and pearls in colorful patterns. Precious stones, Many more Celtic symbols were adapted by the early Christian fathers as a means to convince the pagan Celts to convert to the religion.
These discoveries and supplementary increase in gold supply marked a turning point-gold, once a rare metal afforded only the alpha and omega of human life; the enduring relationship of God to Mankind, and Man to Woman. royalty was now more attainable by people of all classes. Sometimes, we like those interpretations better which were polished but used in natural forms, were credited with having magic powers. For example, Sapphire, symbolic of chastity and spiritual peace, was used for papal rings.
Eight centuries BC the Italian Etruscans in the Tuscany region produced granulated textured gold work. there was a fusion of Mediterranean and European civilizations and this had an effect on the jewelry as well. They made large fibulae or clasps, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The Emperor and the Church became the patrons of the arts. Jewelers worked in courts and monasteries. They also made pendants that were hollow and could be filled with perfume. The Italians are still renowned for high quality stylish trend making gold work today.
Triquetra has long been a celtic symbol for a woman’s inherent feminine powers: as Mother, Crone and Maiden. During this era, jewelry design was based on the setting in gold of precious stones and pearls in colorful patterns. Precious stones, Many more Celtic symbols were adapted by the early Christian fathers as a means to convince the pagan Celts to convert to the religion.
These discoveries and supplementary increase in gold supply marked a turning point-gold, once a rare metal afforded only the alpha and omega of human life; the enduring relationship of God to Mankind, and Man to Woman. royalty was now more attainable by people of all classes. Sometimes, we like those interpretations better which were polished but used in natural forms, were credited with having magic powers. For example, Sapphire, symbolic of chastity and spiritual peace, was used for papal rings.
Eight centuries BC the Italian Etruscans in the Tuscany region produced granulated textured gold work. there was a fusion of Mediterranean and European civilizations and this had an effect on the jewelry as well. They made large fibulae or clasps, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The Emperor and the Church became the patrons of the arts. Jewelers worked in courts and monasteries. They also made pendants that were hollow and could be filled with perfume. The Italians are still renowned for high quality stylish trend making gold work today.
Have you ever wondered why gold jewelry is so popular and desirable.
Have you ever wondered why gold jewelry is so popular and desirable, not to mention expensive? It seems improbable to believe that this timeless, enduring, popular jewelry design called Celtic originated from the people the ancient Greeks then referred to as the ‘barbarians’. A look into the history of gold reveals how people of every culture, time period, and nation have fought wars and built fortunes based on the allure of gold.
Magnificent bracelets, pendants, necklaces, rings, armlets, earrings, diadems, head ornaments, The technique of making fine gold jewelry spread to Greece, to Northern Europe and to the Celtic people as well. pectoral ornaments and collars of gold were all produced in ancient Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs. The Etruscans perfected the difficult technique of granulation, a technique in which the surface of the metal is covered with tiny gold grains.
Pronounced a symbol of wealth and power since ancient times, gold still proves to be one of the most coveted metals today. Simply put, these ancient Celts were the direct ancestors of every person with an ounce of European blood who are alive in present times. Its brilliance inspired the Incas to cover every wall of its magnificent Temple of the Sun in gold in the 14th century.
But these ancient Europeans were not the record-keeping type that it became difficult for scholars and In the ancient world gold was the preferred metal for making jewellery. It was rare, did not tarnish and best of all it was malleable, so it could be worked fairly easily. researchers to get a whole picture of the way they lived, how they created the jewelry, why they used the symbols, and what the exact and accurate meaning of these Celtic symbols are.
Its riches inspired Cortes to defeat Montezuma and seize the Of course, the Greeks eventually gave them a proper name and came up with Keltoi roughly translated it meant Barbarian people to the North of Greece. vast gold stores in the 15th century. And its contagious fever captivated thousands to migrate west for the California Gold Rush in 1848.
Magnificent bracelets, pendants, necklaces, rings, armlets, earrings, diadems, head ornaments, The technique of making fine gold jewelry spread to Greece, to Northern Europe and to the Celtic people as well. pectoral ornaments and collars of gold were all produced in ancient Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs. The Etruscans perfected the difficult technique of granulation, a technique in which the surface of the metal is covered with tiny gold grains.
Pronounced a symbol of wealth and power since ancient times, gold still proves to be one of the most coveted metals today. Simply put, these ancient Celts were the direct ancestors of every person with an ounce of European blood who are alive in present times. Its brilliance inspired the Incas to cover every wall of its magnificent Temple of the Sun in gold in the 14th century.
But these ancient Europeans were not the record-keeping type that it became difficult for scholars and In the ancient world gold was the preferred metal for making jewellery. It was rare, did not tarnish and best of all it was malleable, so it could be worked fairly easily. researchers to get a whole picture of the way they lived, how they created the jewelry, why they used the symbols, and what the exact and accurate meaning of these Celtic symbols are.
Its riches inspired Cortes to defeat Montezuma and seize the Of course, the Greeks eventually gave them a proper name and came up with Keltoi roughly translated it meant Barbarian people to the North of Greece. vast gold stores in the 15th century. And its contagious fever captivated thousands to migrate west for the California Gold Rush in 1848.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Diwali offer on fashionable and designer jewellery
Diwali 2008 festival offer - homeshop18 offering best diwali offer on latest designer jewellery like golden, diamond, fashion, gemstone, artificial, gemstone, pearl, precious stone and silver jewellery. Please have look below some design:
(1). Kim Krafts Sparkling Fashion Jewellery Set Features:
Fashion Jewellery Pendant & Earrings Set, Handcrafted and embellished with Austrian Crystals Finished with Rhodium Plating Sterling Silver Ruby Pendant Product Details:
The pendant is captivating and looks gorgeous.
Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated (Nickel Free) Gemstone(s): Genuine Ruby, Shapes & Sizes: Ruby Oval 4x3mm (5) Designer and Gorgeous Necklace Set made of synthetic high quality pearls in white color and cubic zirconia stones and matching Tops made up of Pearls and cubic zirconia The central round hanging pendant measures 1Inch in diameter with hook clasp and with adjustable extension rings Earrings Tops measures 0.5 inch diameter Sizes are approximate and finish long lasting Beautiful color of Pearls and good quality of accessory being used in the set.One of the classiest pieces of Jewellery in the world. Worn by women of style and substance. With the combination of different colors enhances the beauty of the necklace. The combination is selected in a manner that can be worn with any dress.
· Pearl Shape: Button, Pearl Color: White, Peach
(1). Kim Krafts Sparkling Fashion Jewellery Set Features:
Fashion Jewellery Pendant & Earrings Set, Handcrafted and embellished with Austrian Crystals Finished with Rhodium Plating Sterling Silver Ruby Pendant Product Details:
The pendant is captivating and looks gorgeous.
Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated (Nickel Free) Gemstone(s): Genuine Ruby, Shapes & Sizes: Ruby Oval 4x3mm (5) Designer and Gorgeous Necklace Set made of synthetic high quality pearls in white color and cubic zirconia stones and matching Tops made up of Pearls and cubic zirconia The central round hanging pendant measures 1Inch in diameter with hook clasp and with adjustable extension rings Earrings Tops measures 0.5 inch diameter Sizes are approximate and finish long lasting Beautiful color of Pearls and good quality of accessory being used in the set.One of the classiest pieces of Jewellery in the world. Worn by women of style and substance. With the combination of different colors enhances the beauty of the necklace. The combination is selected in a manner that can be worn with any dress.
· Pearl Shape: Button, Pearl Color: White, Peach
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
Every piece of jewelry is a class in itself and this is mainly because every piece of jewelry is fashioned to adorn a particular part of the human body that no other piece of jewelry can do. Ears have earrings, fingers have rings, toes have toe rings, the ear has a nose ring, wrists have bangles and bracelets, ankles have anklets, necks have necklaces and perhaps more. Women's blouses are often adorned with a broach,And although the original connotation of the word charm as an evil warder, has disappeared altogether the word still continues to be used. Silver charm bracelets come in a variety of shapes, sizes, color combinations and designs. However, today, the use of a silver charm bracelet has gone beyond the use of strict adornment and has in fact has become an expression of personal identity as most jewelry are of today. For instance a plain and simple antique silver charm bracelet denotes the simplicity of life while a designer, gem encrusted antique silver charm bracelet denotes the glittering celebration of wealth and its luxurious settings. while men often use gold or platinum cufflinks at the end of their sleeves.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Jewellery in Other Cultures
Historically, the first culture to make jewellery were the Chinese around 5000 years ago. Silver was more popular than gold and Jade was their favourite stone. The Chinese initially wore jewellery in order to display their wealth but later early tiara type pieces were worn by women to add to their beauty.Inhabitants of Myanmar wear rings from an early age that stretch the neck over a long period of time. Whereas in the African tribes of the Mursi Lip plates are worn to stretch the bottom lip which is traditional before marriage.In the 20th Century artists and designers have used the medium in order to convey their ideas, whilst even pop culture movements such as Hip-Hop have adopted 'Bling' as a symbol of success and musical prowess.In Britain today it is typical to associate jewellery with special occasions such as weddings, gifts given to a person of importance, or as a symbol of belonging such as a cross worn around the neck. In other cultures however jewellery can be used in different ways and types of gems and stones.The Chinese initially wore jewellery in order to display their wealth but later early tiara type pieces were worn by women to add to their beauty.
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