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Antique Vintage Jewelry |
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A part of jewelry, a Necklace had been existed
since the ancient times worn by both men and
women. According to the Archeologist, the
necklaces took place 40, 000 years ago before
the prehistoric. 5 years ago, the scientists in
South Africa exposed the cave by digging out
over 41 mollusks that were strung as possible
neck jewelry nearly 75,000 years ago.
The Archeologist also believes the oldest
finding was of 30,000 B.C., which was made of
stone, stones, animal teeth and bones and claws
and shells strung onto thread which is quite
similar to the today's formation but in 2000
B.C. the Sumerian bead neck jewelry started to
use alternating patterns of colored stones and
gemstones and metals such as copper or silver.
Later in 2500 B.C. gold neck jewelry was made,
and then the chokers were discovered. |
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Vintage Jewelry
Style and Roles in every Eras: |
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Early Victorian
The Early Victorian Era falls from 1837
- 1850 This era jewelry mainly
considered of nature and motivated for
design and style. The Early Victorian
collections were carved finely and
elaborated to gold. The jewelry included
lockets and brooches. The evening
jewelry compromised diamonds and colored
gemstone. |
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Mid Victorian
The Mid Victorian triggered in 1860.
After a 10 years of gap from the Early
Victorian. Mid Victorian was popular
from 1860-1880 and was also addressed by
Grand era, the jewelry was considered as
a mourning jewelry (heavy stone and
dark). The standard color at that period
was garnet, amethyst and onyx. The era
mainly had grave and solemn design
following the demise of Queen Victoria’s
husband. |
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Late Victorian
This era came in 1885 and last up to
1990. It was ornamental period with
artistic, and a beautifying age for
using diamonds, with bright and feminine
gemstone like, peridot, sapphire and
spinal. The most popular were the
crescent and star designs besides hat
pins. |
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Arts and Craft Jewelry
- Were considered as the simple in the designing
and patterns with the colorful and uncut stone.
This era faced the rebel to return to intricate
and delicate jewelry designs and handmade
crafts, due to the arrival of Industrial
Revolution, this era stayed active from 1894
till 1923.
Edwardian Jewelry
- Is an ornament which
came in 1901 - 1919 known to be lighter in
weight that a Victorian type jewelry where as
the Edwardian Jewelry gained its fame by Prince
Alexandria, the wife of Prince Edward. A dog
collar choker necklace made of other gems and
pearls.
Retro Jewelry
- Came in 1940's known to
be colorful and bold. The Retro style was
influence by the Hollywood, such as bracelets,
cocktail rings, necklaces, watches and charm
bracelet. |
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