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The allure of historical jewelry

Historic jewelry or ethnic jewelry is quite the rage these days. As they say, in fashion, what goes round comes round. So, at one time, there was a craze for modern jewelry, which has now been replaced by an overriding desire to go ethnic. And, why not? Historical jewelry represents the essence of an age. So, when you look at the jewelry from the renaissance era, you will see brightly challenging geometrical shapes. On the other hand, Georgian jewelry is much more sedate and royal. It’s like going back in time and place!

Historical jewelry has come back in a big way because of the amount of sophistication you find in these exquisite pieces. For instance, there is a lot of demand these days for ethnic Indian jewelry. These are designed and crafted in the same style as those worn by princes, kings, queens and members of the court in the past. The items are chunky and colorful; the work is heavy and the piece is costly. Much of historical African jewelry shares the characteristics of ethnic Indian jewelry, in that it is chunky and liberally sprinkled with precious gems. When you come to historical European jewelry, you will find a drastic toning down in the richness of designs. Here, jewelry is more sedate and subtle, though the designs in themselves are stunning and magnificent. As you can see, the primary differences in style are due to the cultural differences among nations. The way people dress depends to a very large extent on what society sets down as acceptable and expected.

Historical jewelry in Europe may be classified by periods, like Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, Renaissance, Art Nouveau and so on. Each style has certain typical characteristics. For instance, the Victorian style reflects the society’s love for magnificent figures. So you find many historical images. Queen Victoria had a passion for opals, pearls and amethysts. So, you find the liberal use of such gems in the jewelry of the time. Similarly, Queen Victoria loved jewelry in the Scottish style. That is why you get to see Agates and Jasper set in a number of characteristic motifs in that age.

Then, when you move on and come to Art Deco, which was the jewelry work around the late 1930s, you see vivid colors and geometrical shapes. Large stones and precious metals were prominently used. In this age, there is a startling contrast because while on the one hand, you could see opulence, on the other hand, there was stunning simplicity. Architectural motifs are common.

In short, whatever you want – simplicity, grandeur, elegance, sophistication, magnificence – jewelry has all that and more! That is why historical jewelry is often quite dramatic and can be quite a showstopper. All you need to do is find the right piece for the right occasion – and you’re ready to set everyone gasping with delight and envy.

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