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Fine Gold Jewelry – Then And Now

Passion and heart are hallmarks of fine gold jewelry design as an art form .  Fashion spanning the ages is the basis of modern  day jewelry and throughout history jewelry design has reflected cultural influences. Jewelry design has been of significance in facets of society such as  familial rank, religion or social standing. One of the most prominent countries when it comes to  the history of jewelry design is Italy. Italian jewelries is said to be highly influenced by Rome which was very powerful during  the ancient times.

Rich adornments held great significance in various cultures  worldwide. Different cultures and nations created a significant mark in the history of jewelry  design which include the Greeks Asian and the Egyptians. In southern Italy in the Etruscan period the various kinds of jewelry found  bore unmistakable signs of influence from these nations. The jewelers’ processes of the 9th and 4th centuries BC are still being employed  today and allow current Italian jewelry designers to remain unparalleled in their unique designs.

One  of the most prominent 19th century Italian artisans is Pio Fortuna Castellani. This Italian designer  rose to fame during the 19th century and was very much focussed on the Etruscan technique in  making jewelry by using ‘granulation. Fine gold jewelers are, almost without exception, found to have  been infused by their craft with passion almost to the point of obsession.  These designers put the highest quality, originality and diversity into  their work.

Gold has always been the most highly prized metal in Italian designer jewelry and remains so  today. It is said to symbolize a special connection to the sun and helps promote health in mind  body and spirit. Coming in close second to  Italian gold is the sterling silver which many jewelers used to design and embellish any part of the  body. Jewelers often  take their passion and devote it to one specific type of metal and sterling silver is one many  jewelers focus on to decorate any part of the human body. High quality and uniqueness keep jewelry designs from Italy without  equal. Semi-precious gemstones in rich hues add style and elegance when paired  with gold and silver assuring demand never wanes.

There is  every indication that demand for designer will remain well into the future. The wearing of a finely designed, high quality gold  jewelry piece unfailingly invokes pride and pleasure in the wearer.

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  1. Many People said that Gold jewelry is expensive but It’s same with the quality and beautiful of it I think… How about you..??

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