Some people don’t see the point in jewelry, calling them “trinkets”, “blings” or “baubles”; they don’t understand why they should “bother” and spend money on them.
Here are a few reasons in favor of jewelry:
- Expression of yourself and your individuality;
- Reminder of significant events and people;
- Indication of social status;
- Psychological and spiritual support;
- Investments in the future.
Interest in jewelry and decorations did not arise yesterday - the use of precious stones in jewelry dates back to ancient times.
The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli, turquoise, carnelian, emerald and clear quartz in their jewelry, but the most important material was gold.
Ancient Egyptian jewelers were good chemists and knew how to change the color of gold using various additives - from white to pink and green.
Gold bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, tiaras and breast jewelry were in use.
The Greeks began using gemstones in jewelry around 1600 BC.
Gold and silver symbolized the wealth and dignified position of the owner of expensive items.
Even hair pins, temple rings, openwork hair nets and gold forehead bands were made from gold.
Magical powers were also attributed to gold.
Therefore, gold jewelry was often placed with the deceased in burials in order to ward off evil forces from him.
Precious stones (emeralds, rubies and sapphires) were delivered from India, Sri Lanka and the Far East along the Great Silk Road, which during Antiquity and the Middle Ages connected East Asia with the Mediterranean.
The gold jewelry of the Scythians and Sarmatians is among the pinnacles of world art, which amaze with the fineness of their work and artistic design.
Many of them reflect the worldview, beliefs and traditions of the time, and modern historians and jewelers continue to marvel at how jewelry with such detail could have been created at that time.
In the Middle Ages, the main customer for jewelry makers was the church, and the number of jewelry items for all other people decreased, as the theme of asceticism was actively promoted.
Jewelry was worn to indicate the rank of the owner - ambassadorial rings, rings for bishops and rings for members of merchant guilds.
Over time, more and more materials, possibilities for stone processing, and new trends in jewelry appeared.
However, the individuality of each product, its artistic significance and uniqueness are still valuable.
Weddings, graduations, anniversaries, awards ceremonies, birthdays and other special occasions can be made special by gifting jewelry.
You can give a gift that will help a person feel unique, stylish and confident.
One can take advantage of the undeniable ability of jewelry to bring out the best in a person's facial features and personality.
There are many options and possibilities.
Choose gifts for yourself, people important to you and enjoy your choice!
