Gold & Gemstone Jewelry

Darius Khonsary’s eponymous fine jewelry line is inspired by her matrilineal Ancient Persian ancestry. Darius reimagines these ancient symbols in luxurious gold and the finest diamonds and gemstones. Third-generation jewelers and sisters Anna and Rachel grew up surrounded by their family’s heirlooms which became their greatest source of inspiration. The Gemella collection includes statement bracelets inspired by pieces in their mother’s jewelry box as well as their irresistible gemmy sweetheart necklaces.

They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver jewlery and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver.

When assessing the workmanship of a necklace, its helpful to pay attention to certain characteristics. For example, quality necklaces are balanced designs that rest comfortably around the neck. Clasps are secure and work well, and gemstones and beads are properly set. The precious metals should be nicely finished, and beads should not be too tightly strung.

Whether your style is more delicate clasp or bold bangle, we have the bracelets of your dreams. And layering isn’t just for necklaces, this season we’re gravitating towards all the arm candy we can get. Stack all of your favorite new bracelets at once. Keep your jewelry organized, untangled, and within reach with a handy jewelry box, a jewelry organizer with divided section, in a jewelry armoire, jewelry tree, and a ring dish. Walmart also offers cleaning solutions and jewelry repair kits to keep your jewelry looking its best.

You can always find all relevant information about materials in the product description. The Greeks started using gold and gems in jewellery in 1600 BC, although beads shaped as shells and animals were produced widely in earlier times. Around 1500 BC, the main techniques of working gold in Greece included casting, twisting bars, and making wire. Many of these sophisticated techniques were popular in the Mycenaean period, but unfortunately this skill was lost at the end of the Bronze Age. The forms and shapes of jewellery in ancient Greece such as the armring , brooch and pins , have varied widely since the Bronze Age as well.

Gold jewellery was most common in the Aztec Empire and was often decorated with feathers from Quetzal birds and others. In general, the more jewellery an Aztec noble wore, the higher his status or prestige. The Emperor and his High Priests, for example, would be nearly completely covered in jewellery when making public appearances. Although gold was the most common and a popular material used in Aztec jewellery, jade, turquoise, and certain feathers were considered more valuable.

Bold closure adds distinctive design. A handmade, organically-shaped brushed sterling silver cross of Ethiopian origins is suspended from a sueded strand of deerskin with silver end caps. Handmade in USA of imported materials.

Other forms of jewellery include wreaths, earrings, necklace and bracelets. Jewellery dating from 600 to 475 BC is not well represented in the archaeological record, but after the Persian wars the quantity of jewellery again became more plentiful. By 300 BC, the Greeks had mastered making coloured jewellery and using amethysts, pearl, and emeralds.

Design duo and childhood friends Thomas Montier Leboucher and Iris de la Villardière created Viltier with a mission to free jewelry from its traditional and often sterile reputation. Handmade in their Paris atelier, Viltier jewelry is radiant, colorful, and made to celebrate the natural beauty of its wearers. All of her sleek, sculptural pieces are crafted from fair mined gold and include conflict-free, Kimberley-certified diamonds. Fernando Jorge, who obtained a Master’s degree in Jewelry Design from Central Saint Martins, creates sensual, effortless, and laid-back pieces for his namesake brand. Fernando Jorge jewelry is instantly recognizable for its fluid silhouettes and gemstone elements. The Brazilian jewelry brand Sauer has been around for over 80 years, and under Creative Director Stephanie Wenk it has continued to innovate and push the envelope of jewelry design.