I wish to add some of these to my collection. Thanks for sharing. Ooh Teresa! I love this! I think art and jewelry that appeal to multiple senses has so much more depth.
Love this! I like wearing jewelry that you can hear. In turn I think I feel more confident, just like when you enjoy the sound of your stilettos clicking on hard flooring. It was great to read your blog.
It is actually a cool and helpful piece of info. I am glad that you shared this useful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Good Stuff!! Jewelry and objects have the power to heal and connect. Jewelry is a physical reminder of people and experiences. Jewelry transports us to other memories. When we feel adored, we naturally want to reciprocate so everyone feels loved. John asked me to make this amethyst pendant for his wife, Katia to celebrate the birth of their first child.
To them, this necklace tells a story of love and connection. Read more about the inspiration and design process behind this piece here.
Jewelry connects us to other people and conjures up love and support. When we feel supported, we are able to take risks to improve life for us and others and trust the world will provide.
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DreamOf Stones September 08, Really good information about how jewelry makes us better. They had hundreds of symbols representing different things in their culture. We know that ancient Greece has a long, very detailed history. But did you know their jewelry does too? Similar to the Egyptians, the Greeks viewed jewelry as a symbol of power, of wealth, of social status, a ward against evil and a celebration of the gods.
The Greeks were modest people and that was reflected in their jewelry. Jewelry started out as a way to show your social class and status. It was meant for special occasions. Only the women of the wealthy would wear it. Similar to the Egyptians, jewelry was also worn to ward off evil if you could afford to buy some that is. And different pieces of jewelry were worn to represent or pay tribute to different gods.
It was also said that to pass on to the afterlife, you needed to be buried with a piece of gold or something of value like jewelry.
So when they buried someone they would bury them with a piece of jewelry to help their soul transition to the afterlife because they believed it would travel with them. Though they may have learned techniques from neighboring nations, their style was not so elaborate. Greek jewelry started out as simple and understated but was also inspired by nature.
As time passed, their pieces became more complex but still nature inspired. The Greeks used molds to create some of their most beautiful pieces out of gold. Those gold leaves that we see on headpieces and wreaths were made using a mold.
The olive wreath which was a prize for a champion was originally made of real leaves. When they learned to make them from gold, winners of competitions were given wreaths of gold! Through the different rises and falls of leadership in Greece, the jewelry continued to change. During the Hellenistic period, they began to use more gemstones with their gold. Turquoise, pearls, amethyst, and emeralds which are very naturalistic stones were a favorite and used in many pieces.
There were different styles of jewelry. It was just necklaces, bracelets and rings. They had headpieces and armbands and pendants. In Italy during the ancient Roman times, women did the most jewelry wearing.
Women collected jewelry, while men preferred to collect art and sculptures. Men would wear pieces occasionally, but especially if they won a torc for brave acts during battle. This piece became a symbol of the elite soldiers. It was also very common for men to have or wear a ring with their family crest that was used to seal documents with hot wax.
The women in these times were collectors. Some pieces were for decoration while others were functional pieces, like broaches used to fasten garments together. Yes, the men complained about the demand for more for their wives collections. Appearance was very much important to them.
Roman jewelry was heavily influenced by Egypt and Greece. Many of their jewelry makers came from there and produced things in styles from their homeland. Just like with other cultures at the time, the jewelry you wore indicated what you social status was. If you were of the wealthy class you would be wearing gold and precious gems. Commoners wore jewelry made of iron but occasionally could be awarded something made of gold which of course they could wear. They loved jewelry! Symbols are different for different places.
In Roman times, the snake represented immortality. The Romans also loved amber. Though it was beautiful, they believed this stone could help cure illness which probably made it even more popular. So for this culture, while there is some symbolism and some purpose, style was very important to them. The crusades had the first real trade between the East and West civilizations, exposing countries to different styles and cultures.
However, in the Middle Ages, the royals and churches felt commoners should not wear jewelry. It was a special privilege for only them to take part in. So, they created special laws to enforce. These laws were meant to curb opulence and regulate what people were allowed to wear.
There were four main categories of jewelry. Ecclesiastical rings were to be worn by clergy as their sacred emblems. Curative rings were meant to cure illness.
Rings of romance could be worn to symbolize a marriage. Lastly, gadget rings like brass knuckles and pipe stuffers could be used by workers.
If you were not royalty, you could only wear a ring within these categories. Different pieces were worn to symbolise different messages such as security, wisdom, elegance, and prosperity. Many women like to wear jewellery as a symbol of femininity or to showcase social status.
Jewellery can also make a woman feel confident and beautiful. Jewellery is very valuable to women and it's importance in their lives today is not hard to understand given the fact that it has been worn by humans for centuries.
It's popularity only increases as time progresses as new styles and designs enter the marketplace. Attending special occasions, such as weddings, graduations, award ceremonies, birthday parties, and anniversary dinners, without wearing jewellery is not an option for the majority of women.
They would feel dull and under-dressed without some pieces of jewellery to adorn themselves. A jewellery collection can be a great security fund. Diamonds have been sought-after for centuries and are always in high demand regardless of any fluctuating economies and happenings in society.
The high demand for diamonds, as well as gold, ensures that jewellery holds its value and will always be easy to liquidate when needed. Therefore, many people wear cross necklacesas as a sign of their faith.
However, some people also wear them as fashion accessories. There are several variations of the cross, and they represent different forms of Christianity:. Apart from Christian symbolism, the cross can also represent the four cardinal directions, or cardinal points, which are the four main compass directions: north, east, south and west; or the four elements of earth, fire, air and water.
Engagement rings symbolise love and commitment between two people, and their intention to marry soon. One partner usually gives it to the other during a proposal. Historians believe that engagement rings originate from a Roman custom: gemstone rings were a symbolic way in which prominent families sealed arranged marriages between young people who were to marry in the future. In , the Archduke Maximillian of Austria was the first to give his bride-to-be, Mary of Burgundy, a diamond engagement ring.
Read more about engagement rings here. P rotection against evil Hamsa. The Evil Eye is a protective amulet against evil forces. Typically, it is a single blue eye made from enamel or gemstones.
It dates back more than 3, years, originating from ancient Greece and Rome. It is often seen in Hamsa jewellery — see more about Hamsas below. The Fleur-de-lis is a motif of a lily with three petals. Similar to the Irish shamrock which also has three leaves, it symbolises purity, sainthood and the holy trinity.
In jewellery, it is a beautiful symbol that looks especially attractive in necklaces. A four-leaf clover symbolises luck. Just like the three-leaf clover, or shamrock see below , the four-leaf clover also originates from Ireland. According to Celtic tradition, anyone who finds a four-leaf clover is destined for good fortune. The four leaves represent faith, hope, love and luck.
Additionally, many believe it to bring luck, love and health. The Hamsa comes in different styles: a hand with two symmetrical thumbs, a normal hand with one thumb, or a hand with the evil eye on the palm. Hamsa jewellery is popular today both as an amulet and a fashion accessory. The heart motif symbolises love.
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