Thursday, March 26, 2009

Historical Bracelets at museumjewellery.com


All parts of the human body have been adorned with jewelry since the dawn of times. Especially bracelets, brooches, necklaces and earrings. In the East also the nose, ankles, navel and over arms have been adorned.

Historical Bracelets have a peculiar history. For example they disappear from fashion in two hundred years from 1200 – 1400 AD in Central and Northern Europe. Because of Christianity only certain parts of the body could be allowed to be seen and gowns and shirts often covered the arms thereby hiding the wrists. Later in the 14th century the sleeves could be withdrawn and inviting this place of the body to be adorned with bracelets. But now the fashion took over the long abandoning of bracelets and their absent was now due to fashion rather that religion.

From 900 B.C. to 1900 AD Historical jewelry speaks to us and tells a story. Historical Bracelets is one study among many.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Antique necklaces – Turn on our world charm


Many wars and hostilities in Europe would cease if only people recognized that they share a common past. A past that not only includes differences and oppression of minorities , but also a common cultural heritage.

It is obvious that we share a development of technology, democracy and ideas. But cultural personalities and events are always claimed to belong to the nation from where they evolved. Nations claim the ownership of these writers, artists, composers and designers. The truth is that everybody lends inspiration from each other and all culture will mix and transform ideas and expressions.

We see this clearly in architecture and designs. What we for example see in the tiniest design like Antique Necklaces to great buildings like cathedrals are all inspired from trends that covers most European countries.

Design from the Etruscans, Greeks and Romans share elements, which we still find in jewelry today. The important influence is not particularly the designs in themselves but the transformation of a feeling, an interpretation and a style that turn on our world charm. We share this European aesthetic and Antique jewelry when we visit other parts of the world we recognize the belonging to our European history.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Russian Jewelry for your wedding


On your wedding day everything you wear should be special, be it your clothes or your jewelry. Talking of jewelry, Russian jewelry has become very popular of late. There are various options for you to choose from, depending on your bridal gown’s design.

You can go for Russian diamond jewelry. A wonderful choice would be to sport the diamond in a pendant which can be worn in a chain. If the budget does not allow an expensive diamond even an inexpensive cubic zirconia can be used. Another popular option in Russian jewelry is museum jewelry. It can add elegance and grace to the entire outfit.

One fact that you should not forget is that the jewelry should be in tandem with your dress. If your wedding gown is already full of beads and embroidery, it would be wise to go for a simple jewelry design. The fact is that if you use the right type of Russian jewelry with your wedding gown, it would add to your beauty.