Lac is a material found in forests. It is usually used to make costume jewelry now, but in the ancient times, it was used for manufacturing villas as well. Lac is found only in India. Most of the lac is used to decorate the homes, and the discarded lac is utilized for making bangle cores. […]
Popularity: 12%
The movement regarding modern jewelry began in late 40s which marked the end of the World War II. The interest in leisurely and artistic pursuits was renewed. The movement was attributed to Georg Jensen’s works, in particular and works by other designers who conceptualized wearable art. The arrival of new substances, like Precious Metal Clay […]
Popularity: 12%
European jewelry was highly revised during the renaissance. At the dawn of 17th century, the increase in trade and exploration led to the availability of various gemstones. Initially, silver and gold dominated the European market, but renaissance witnessed the emergence of precious stones with their settings. Cheapside Hoard was the perfect example of such stones. […]
Popularity: 13%
History
Pearls are about 5000 years old. The existence of pearls can be traced to 2200 B.C. Pearls were used by Roman Emperors to produce matchless gems. The Persian and Saudi-Arabian shores are homes to cultured pearls. The oldest cultured pearl is about 4000 years old. Romans were innate lovers of pearls. The other name for […]
Popularity: 7%
The fashion world is facing a major return of old styles and concepts being reintroduced in a much more modernized way keeping the beauty of the old intact. The field of jewelry is no different in this regard. Traditional jewelry is back in fashion with a bang. With religious and spiritual association to the jewelry, […]
Popularity: 26%