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December 9th 2009 00:35
by Alex Stapledon
Jewelry, universally, could definitely add statement to a person's appearance. Not only by wearing but simply by owning antique jewelry would make the owner stand out from the rest. Particular old jewelries do not just have beauty and elegance, the story it brings from the moment it was made through the times it has gone by is what contributes to its allure.
To be called Antique Jewellry, the jewelry at stake has to be 70 years old or above and possess a traditional design. There are instances when they are called Vintage Jewelry or Estate Jewelry; because they are the treasures of their respective time periods, a legacy of the old times, a historical artifact.
When the world was not yet old, Things were still manually done, hence jewelries were crafted with bare hands. In the early 1700 to mid 1800, during the Georgian Era, jewels were crafted manually, thus each crafted piece is inimitable. Designs were nature-inspired like birds and leaves, and with common addition of valuable stones. Georgian jewelry is quite extraordinary.
Romantic Jewelries were produced in 1837-1855 during the early Victorian Era. Similar to Georgian jewelries, patterns were of that of nature depicted onto gold . Respective to that time period, brooches and lockets were used at daytime; colored gems and precious stones were used at night time.
The husband of Queen Victoria was known to have died in the mid-Victorian from 1856-1880, thus jewelries during this period were known as Mourning Jewelries. Solemn and grave designs were common and depict murky shaded stones like jet, onyx, amethyst and garnet. This time period is also called the Grand Victorian Era because despite the bereavement, jewelries were made more creatively with colorful shells, mosaics and gemstones .
In the late Victorian period which was believed to be from 1875 to 1890, Aesthetic Jewelries were born . Patterns of precious ornaments included diamonds, sapphire, peridot and spinel. Famously used jewelries included star and semi-circular designs and intricate hat pins.
In the last years of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century, a lot of workers and jewelers alike rebelled against the lifeless production of machineries which came with the birth of Industrial Revolution . They opposed the use of machines and opted to return to handmade production . Gems during this period were simple in pattern, but nevertheless with vivid and auster stones and were called Arts and Crafts Jewelries.
The late 1800 to early 1900 produced the ornaments called Art Nouveau jewelries. Comparable to the preceding time period that created nature-inspired treasures. Conceptualized by Rene Jules Lalique in France and other jewelers in America, this time age presented natural designs such as butterflies, dragons, orchids, snakes and the favorite motifs included lilies. Extensive utilization of precious and semi-precious gemstones, horn, copper shell, tortoise shell, ivory and shells was the norm.
Edward took over the reigning from 1901 to 1915 when his mother Victoria died . During this period, Edwardian Jewelries were made of expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the trend.
During the Art Deco Period from 1915-1935, Art Deco jewelries were Influenced by African, Egyptian and Japanese themes and were known for spiky lines and vivid shades in geometric figures. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were more commonly utilized as part of jewelry designs than in the prior years. Necklaces were long and bracelets were worn many at a time. Chokers were a common accessory made with amber and murano seeds. Highly polished metals were utilized for accessories.
And finally the Retro Jewelries from 1945-1960 accessories were dazzling, bold and intricate; and inspired by Hollywood. Commonly worn were cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm bracelets.
Alex Stapledon is a writer for http://www.antiques.com.au
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Jewelry, universally, could definitely add statement to a person's appearance. Not only by wearing but simply by owning antique jewelry would make the owner stand out from the rest. Particular old jewelries do not just have beauty and elegance, the story it brings from the moment it was made through the times it has gone by is what contributes to its allure.
To be called Antique Jewellry, the jewelry at stake has to be 70 years old or above and possess a traditional design. There are instances when they are called Vintage Jewelry or Estate Jewelry; because they are the treasures of their respective time periods, a legacy of the old times, a historical artifact.
When the world was not yet old, Things were still manually done, hence jewelries were crafted with bare hands. In the early 1700 to mid 1800, during the Georgian Era, jewels were crafted manually, thus each crafted piece is inimitable. Designs were nature-inspired like birds and leaves, and with common addition of valuable stones. Georgian jewelry is quite extraordinary.
Romantic Jewelries were produced in 1837-1855 during the early Victorian Era. Similar to Georgian jewelries, patterns were of that of nature depicted onto gold . Respective to that time period, brooches and lockets were used at daytime; colored gems and precious stones were used at night time.
The husband of Queen Victoria was known to have died in the mid-Victorian from 1856-1880, thus jewelries during this period were known as Mourning Jewelries. Solemn and grave designs were common and depict murky shaded stones like jet, onyx, amethyst and garnet. This time period is also called the Grand Victorian Era because despite the bereavement, jewelries were made more creatively with colorful shells, mosaics and gemstones .
In the late Victorian period which was believed to be from 1875 to 1890, Aesthetic Jewelries were born . Patterns of precious ornaments included diamonds, sapphire, peridot and spinel. Famously used jewelries included star and semi-circular designs and intricate hat pins.
In the last years of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century, a lot of workers and jewelers alike rebelled against the lifeless production of machineries which came with the birth of Industrial Revolution . They opposed the use of machines and opted to return to handmade production . Gems during this period were simple in pattern, but nevertheless with vivid and auster stones and were called Arts and Crafts Jewelries.
The late 1800 to early 1900 produced the ornaments called Art Nouveau jewelries. Comparable to the preceding time period that created nature-inspired treasures. Conceptualized by Rene Jules Lalique in France and other jewelers in America, this time age presented natural designs such as butterflies, dragons, orchids, snakes and the favorite motifs included lilies. Extensive utilization of precious and semi-precious gemstones, horn, copper shell, tortoise shell, ivory and shells was the norm.
Edward took over the reigning from 1901 to 1915 when his mother Victoria died . During this period, Edwardian Jewelries were made of expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the trend.
During the Art Deco Period from 1915-1935, Art Deco jewelries were Influenced by African, Egyptian and Japanese themes and were known for spiky lines and vivid shades in geometric figures. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were more commonly utilized as part of jewelry designs than in the prior years. Necklaces were long and bracelets were worn many at a time. Chokers were a common accessory made with amber and murano seeds. Highly polished metals were utilized for accessories.
And finally the Retro Jewelries from 1945-1960 accessories were dazzling, bold and intricate; and inspired by Hollywood. Commonly worn were cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm bracelets.
Alex Stapledon is a writer for http://www.antiques.com.au
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