Thursday, August 28, 2008

Historical Earrings: Classy yet Stylish!


Historical jewelry is a fascinating and popular fashion accessory. Being an integral part of human accessory from ancient times, these jewelries have played a variety of roles like political, religious and ornamental in human history. No wonder, historical jewelry has helped modern people (historians and history buffs) to visualize pictures of the daily lives of ancient civilisations. Take a pick from different periods of history representing the Egyptian, Russian, Celtic, Scandinavian, African and Pre-Columbian era and you can easily understand the role of jewelry played during that particular era.

Historical jewelry can be worn by both men and women. Men can choose practical jewelry like a single ring and bracelets, whereas, women can enjoy wearing a wide choice in historical earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and such others.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

About Antique Necklaces


Antique necklaces are worn by ladies in every era to enhance their beauty as antique jewelry never makes you look outdated in the world of fashion. Over many centuries necklaces are worn around neck to adorn a lady’s looks. Ornaments serve as garnishing.

It’s true that after every two decades a fashion repeats itself and this repetition helps you to wear all those dumped belongings. Mix and matching is the best way to set a style statement in front of others.

Let’s say, to utilize your antique jewelry in a modern way you can match the stones with your dress or match your dress style to the jewelry. An antique necklace embellishes every dress whether it is a saree, evening gown or a funky day outfit.

Various antique necklaces in different sizes and styles can be bought to match your dress and mood. Broad, chunky, sleek, silver, gold, gemstones, pearls, platinum, and various other styles of necklaces can be worn to attract those envious looks.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Victorian Jewelry – excellence in workmanship exemplified


The Victorian jewelry symbolizes the personal adornment and fashion trends in jewellery during the reign of Queen Victoria. The queen was very fond of jewelries. Her fondness inspired jewelers to create designs in various themes like nature, symbolism, emotions, sentiments, and history. Jewelleries in the form of necklace, ring, bracelet, pin, and earrings are still liked by people who take interest in the Victorian era.

Nothing could beat the charm of Victorian jewelry, even, in today’s world when a wide choice is available in the market. Lovers of antique jewellery can find exclusive stores and online websites that offer memorable designs, styles and patterns. Romantic people can get interesting engagement rings that were worn in Victorian age - set in gems like emerald, topaz, amethyst and ruby.

If you love history, you certainly cannot ignore the charm of antique Victorian jewelry.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Russian Jewelry – the fascinating objet d'art


A jewelry defines its wearer. It showcases its owner’s taste and sense of style, and embellishes the personality of the respective individual – be it a man or woman. And when style is the topic of interest, antique Russian jewelries with their enchanting elegance that becharmed style devotees from centuries, would demand special mention.

Be it those beaded bijouteries laced with semi-precious stones structured on gold, silver or copper base – a Russian jewelry can be one of those antique necklaces, elegant pendants, beautiful bracelets, or exotic earrings intricately designed and exemplifying superior craftsmanship.

Tsars, Tsarinas or the rulers who ruled Russia centuries before; from the recounts of Fabergé Egg by famous Russian goldsmith Carl Fabergé, or its antique antecedents - it is evident that Russian jewelries have been fascinating objet d'art for people of every generation.

No wonder, style aficionados swear by them today also.