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Antique Jewelry

Thursday, 27 November 2008

antique jewelryIt is very nice looking when you see a house very simple in design but its front out look is something old or its doors and windows are crafted in an old pattern. It will be amusing, you will find some rhythm. Like the house antique jewelry has the aesthetic value and it is an object of art in miniature. Some people adore the design, style and craftsmanship of past generations. Antique jewelry commemorate very special event in people life.

History of the antique jewelry

Like the luxurious jewelry, it has also a luxurious history. Such as Victorian jewelry has a romantic and sentimental outlook, (1836-1901). At this period Diamond discovered in South Africa in1867 and was popular. Gemstone was used for the mass. Mostly styles were decorated in garnets amethysts, corals, turquoise and seed pearls. Opals were increasingly popular as Queen Victoria adored them. This jewelry was given as a token of love.

Art Nouveau period is the modern age for antique jewelry. Designers could apply the innovative skills at this time. Jewelry was decorated in feminine form and also in nature motifs like butterflies, dragon flies, snakes, poppies, orchid's irises and water lilies. Soft curves, sinuous lines and pale colors were used. Free flowing asymmetrical lines were emphasized. Jewelry made for the sake of art was a dramatic trend in fashion that was very popular.

Edwardian period (1901-1920) had the different taste. Light and airy designs were used. Jewelers used platinum and diamond to create intricate and delicate designs. Peridot was very popular. Kings good luck stone pearl was also very popular. Woman used superb crafted ''tiara'' with dangling earrings. King Edward enjoyed sports and he encouraged using the sporting motifs. The jewelry was full of elegancy and beauty. Edwardian jewelry remained unparallel still now for it's super craftsmanship.

Bold, bright colors and straight lines were used in the Art Deco period (1920-1935). At this time dazzling jewelry were produced. Flamboyant and playful nature of this time was also the nature of the jewelry. This was the era of Jazz, and long earrings were popular along with diamond watches pearls, beads and cocktail rings.

Motifs like sphinx and falcon were popular. Gems were used in geometric cuts. People liked emeralds, sapphires and rubies. Chunky styles favored in Retro Jewelry period (1930-1950). Large colorful gemstones were popular. People liked the rectangular cuts. During the Second World War platinum was rare and people liked yellow gold instead of it.

Investing in antique jewelry

Mainly antique jewelry is valuable for its aesthetic value and secondly it is valuable for money making. Why do you invest here? It's full of quality. At a recent auction Bonham sold a Mughal emerald set by Cartier for 230,000 pound. Today the market is full of fake diamonds this are made of moissanite. Moissanite looks like the diamond, even an expert need special instrument to identify it. Antique jewelry does not hurt somebody with bank charges and it is not a subject to inflation. Old platinum jewelry made of metal that is at least 85percent platinum, but new platinum jewelry made of metal holds only 58.5 percent platinum.

It is recession proof, portable asset and fashionable as well. Duchess of Cornwall got the engagement ring of art deco era. It was once owned by the Queen mother. But investing here you need to acquire the knowledge of values. Without the idea of values investing in jewelry and making money is very hard. Also remember you can not be rich in a very short time but if you can chose the best thing it is a safe store for value. If it is full of quality, it will be valuable for all time. Rarity is very important in investing. Quality never goes out of style. So always focus on quality.

You need the knowledge to buy anything that will increase its demand. But you need to know the trick which items will be highly sought after in the years to come. When you buy antique jewelry, choose the established names such as Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, Boucheron. Like the paintings names on the jewelry is very important.

How can you collect the precious thing? You can collect from the auction, Antiques streets, flea markets, second hand stores, pawn shops. The widower or children who tries to move on and need to donate or clean out their belonging, you can call them and search some antique jewelry their.

Antique stones for the zodiac sign

You can wear a Garnet if you are a Capricorn and an Amethyst or Aquarius. An Aquamarine is for the Pisces. Diamond or white Zircon is for the gentle Aries. Emerald, the pleasant green for the eyes are for Taurus. Sweet Pearl is for the Gemini. Brilliant ruby is for Cancer. And lemon green Peridot's for Leo. Hard Sapphire's for the naughty Virgo. Opal the innocent white is for Libra. Transparent Topaz for the genius Scorpio and at last Torques the blue is for the Sagittarius.  

Roksana Shimo




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