All about Jewellery
Introduction Jewellery trends have changed a lot over the years because of the changing production methods and the increasing cost. Along with that the types of jewellery have changed magnificantly however the history behind jewellery in previous centuries still has a big impact on current jewellery.
Perhaps time's definition of coal is the diamond. ~Kahlil Gibran
Contents Page Introduction Contents Page Historic and Modern facts Different kinds of jewellery Changes in the industry What connotes jewellery? Peoples opinions
Facts • Some of the most notable fashion styles that affected jewellery production are Victorian, Romanticism, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Renaissance, and many more. • Diamonds worn in ancient times were believed to promote strength and courage. • There was also an interest in jewels inspired by the Medieval and Renaissance periods during the 19th century. • Over time, people began wearing one gemstone each month, then transitioned to wearing their own birthstone all year long. Each birthstone is said to represent magical powers, ward off evil or help cure illness. The twelve birthstones came from the twelve tribes of Israel. • Extremely high quality emeralds are more valuable than diamonds
Facts • New technologies and non-precious materials, including plastics, paper and textiles, have overturned the notions of status traditionally implicit in jewellery. • The largest pearl ever found was 14 pounds
• Pure gold is always yellow and changes colour when different metals are added to it • Pure gold is always yellow and changes colour when different metals are added to it • Today jewellery is increasingly viewed as a form of artistic expression as production become increasingly affordable and available. This trend also continues to grow because precious metals and gemstones are no longer signs of wealth and social status.
The best of jewellery
A traditional indian gold piece with a flower pattern
A traditional indian gold peice also known as the princess necklace in india. A modern necklace made with beads in A traditional indian yet moda twistern earring made with beads ed style and stones which representeds modern jewellery
The best of jewellery
A modern indian design nechlace with a big stone based pendant and large beads
A traditional indian bracelet with the iconic peacock bird design and colours.
A modern indian ring with stonework in an unusual square shape.
A traditional indian earring with pearl style stones with a gold combination
Changes in the industry (Statistics) The Queen of England's jewellery collection is worth an estimated $57 million dollars. All the gold ever mined in the history of the world can be compressed into an 18-yard cube, roughly 1/10 of the Washington Monument Opals can actually be up to 30% water One in a million mined diamonds become jewellery Traditional manufacturing centres have been overtaken by development in new areas such as Turkey, China and the Far East. There are significant shifts in the league tables for both fabrication and consumption of gold and silver jewellery worldwide. In the UK, Hallmarking figures hit a record high of over 35 million articles in 2003 but the volumes have been in decline for the past 18 months and 9ct Gold has seen a dramatic drop of over seven million articles, 30 % of volume , since 2001. Trends are also being influenced by the increasingly high price of gold.
The graph shows the decreasing rate of metal used for jewellery, primarily gold in the european countries.
A table showing the manufacturing and consumption of gold in the counties which also correspond the rank of each with india being on the top.
What connotes jewellery?
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What connotes jewellery?
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Peoples Opinions People have mixed opinions in regards to jewellery and what it represents to them. • This is also because one can have more different designs and colours according to the clothes • People also say that jewellery gives them power • Many older generations rather choose real jewellery such as gold, diamond or pearls because they feel it looks more royal • People wear certain jewellery styles because they feel that it compliments their style of dressing • People get inspired by others to wear a specific trend of jewellery • Some people wear jewellery to show their status in the society • People feel certain jewellery is quite personal to them • People feel too simple without jewellery
Peoples Opinions • These days people prefer simple jewellery • Jewellery given by a special person or at an occasion also plays an important role in peoples life because there are memories attached to it • People find it strange that jewellery connotes wealth and higher status but in reality it is only a part of your outfit • Statement jewellery is fondly used these days by people because it looks grand and dates back to the traditional jewellery designs • In many countries such as India people have started wearing more silver and costume jewellery rather than gold jewellery because of the robberies