In the perception of many people, today Japan is primarily the country of the samurai, the tea ceremony and the art of arrangement of flowers – ikebana. And this is normal – these traditions are part of the exotic country of the rising sun – as we know it from the novels and movies. The Japanese civilization,… Read More »
Continued From Part One The Sumerians skillfully alternated the multicolored stones and metals, achieving balanced color effects and combinations with great impact. The variety of models and ornaments is quite limited, but the craftsmanship, as evidenced by the preserved objects, reminds us of the jeweler’s art tradition that survived during the periods, for which we… Read More »
Even in the Ancient World people have tried to look their best and therefore decorated their bodies with different types of adornments. In West Asia, the most common materials were beads. Perhaps their purpose was such as it is today i.e were strung in order to make jewelry or hang on clothes. They were made… Read More »
When the human discovered that time is the only thing that he can not control, he invented ways in which time can be measured. From the earliest human history, the calculation of time is a goal and a passion for people. The earliest sundials are the first success in this regard. Comparable with the history… Read More »
It is a treasure trove. Maybe as a child you often delve into it, enchanted by the brilliance of the stones. Why not peek once again in there? Inside you will find beautiful jewelry to wear. They are of real value. The old jewelry carries that one spirit of the past and is valuable even… Read More »
In Hinduism, the god Shiva dances in a circle of fiery tongues, portraying the life cycle of the universe. This dance represents the cycles of nature in her eternal process of destruction and creation. The light of the fire in the circle is meant to represent deep wisdom. Among ancient Romans and Greeks, iron rings… Read More »
In many cultures, the ring symbolizes eternity and immortality and conceals in itself a magical power. The wedding ring, the Gnostics rings, and the Ying and Yang are all loaded with special semantics. In Egyptian mythology, the ring was considered not only a symbol of eternity but also a message of defense and support. This… Read More »
Ever since the beginning of contemporary humans existence, people have used different symbols to express their attitude toward the ones close to them. The ring is the most widely used and recognized symbol of love and serious intentions. Throughout time this ring of love undergoes an evolution of its own. Regardless of all the cultural,… Read More »
Black pearls are among the most magnificent creations of nature. They are fashioned in the turquoise lagoons surrounding the islands of French Polynesia. They are often considered to be the offspring of Tahiti and are therefore known by the name of Tahitian pearls. These pearls are formed by pearl oysters, the Pinctata margaritifera. What makes… Read More »
Undoubtedly, the jewelry trade is one of the biggest economic branches in a number of countries around the globe. Millions of people make living thanks to the mining and processing of precious metals. This article describes some of the largest gold markets in the world. India India holds the largest market of gold jewelry in… Read More »