The history of jewelry - Throughout time - man (and woman) is trying to stand out from the crowd. Even the animals are clean and parade in a mating ritual. It is a natural event for humans and animals.
The first ones are decorated with what is available man - sometimes a number of shells, fish bones or claws of animals. The documented examples of "jewels" can be dated to around 20,000 BC. It uses what he could suffer. We are not verydifferent - only available on our ornaments are much better and more diverse.
in different periods has always been used to establish a certain level in society - Jewelry has many roles over the years had. E 'was also used as religious offerings, decorations for the church and the clergy have some stones, such as to drive away diseases and misfortunes. Jewelry has won many roles in human existence. Honestly, they still do. As a junior executiveincreasing not want to sport a Rolex or other show of success? Yes, jewelry continues to play an important role in our society and continue to do so.
The history of jewelry, "costume" - the history of many sources of credit Coco Chanel (Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was born in 1883) compared to the first, to present an acceptable fashion jewelry accessories. In 1910 he opened a hat shop (in France) in 1913 and began designing clothes. In 1919 he opened a fashion house, where a womancould go and be adorned from head to toe with clothes and all the accessories - the "real" and beautiful jewelry! This wonderful woman developed and released their popular fragrance Chanel No. 5 @ 1923rd When the second world war was imminent - retired (@ 1939), but came out of retirement in 1954, once again dominates the world of fashion. She gave us a wonderful legacy, as they passed in 1971.
Many years ago, the Ziegfeld Follies was an incredible sight. Acts and Women(It would be similar to what is expected today to a show in Los Vegas,) dressed in costumes of glittering rhinestones parade. Use of this finely decorated costumes and accessories has wonders for the acceptance of sparkling jewels. As the demand for new costumes and grew better - has contributed to various jewels continue to prosper. My research shows me that Hobe was an important contribution and supplier for the Follies. It 'was a good choice - Hobe designed and produced some outstandingpiePrior to this development - fashion jewelry was mostly known as a fake or imitation jewelry. People to develop and sell real test, not craftsmen. The Follies has helped the industry have a degree of acceptance.
most important development was -. Probably more and more Hollywood stars, because these pieces began to wear extravagant in their films the average person develops a desire for them. Developments in jewelry fashion production had made muchcheaper and more convenient to buy for the average person. You could go to the cinema to see your favorite stars and leave the theater and head to the store and buy a similar piece. You can only look like Elizabeth Taylor! Well, almost looking like Elizabeth Taylor.
In those days - the average person had not traveled much. Many were born never traveled more than a hundred miles from where they were, but - we have Hollywood and the film shows us whatstyle. We could not see what bearing the beautiful people and we wanted to be nice people!
Jewelry was developed several years ago. Originally, it was still done by hand - often in gold. The only difference would be the stones or gems. How far back in time 3500 BC - Discover artisans that gold was heated, hammered and shaped to be easy. metals silver, copper and bronze were also used during this period.
In the era of kingdoms and participationCourt - a certain opulence was expected. Buds were very expensive! The work was not relevant. When it took weeks to fashion a stone in his hand - then so be it. Jewelers commissioned these pieces at a fraction of the cost of producing real gems. Travel with very precious jewels was not a good idea. The distance between the kingdom was often long and treacherous.
The story of Robin Hood comes to mind. I do not think there would be a lot of poor people in the course, but I knowbelieve that a rich, laden with gold and jewels entourage transport and suddenly surrounded by thieves and their valuables. Therefore, court is still necessary accessories required for their showy resort, but who could afford to fill these expensive new treasures?
kingdoms poor who could not afford real gems still project a certain image - an industry was born! This jewel has been well done, still beautiful, and often much more labor-intensivebecause of the design and processing of raw materials in a shiny replica of the original.
As mentioned before - real jewels were costly and difficult to acquire. The alternative was needed. How to mimic the luster and brilliance of diamonds and precious gems? Finally, a method was developed on the ground by the glass powder. It could then be colored to simulate other gemstones or left unstained for the diamond effect. It 'was then placed in a mold and fired. The paste hardened "could then be cut and shaped and polished to an acceptable reply.
many hours were spent on the new gems, but the work was cheap and many crafts as supplemented their low income with the production of these treasures simulated.
This method, or "pasta" was developed by George Strauss (1701 -1773). Mr. Strassmann has developed a paste of sparkling cut crystal lead, potassium and other additives that can respond to individual stones are made transparent. This mix is broughta certain brilliance and ability to break the existing light not seen before in simulated jewels! He has also developed formulas (with the addition of certain metal oxides and salts) for the different colors required to simulate the manufacture of many other rare and precious gems of the day. were of this method and the resulting replicas often called "road" or "Rhinestone Glass" - in honor of Mr. rhinestones. This was certainly a milestone in the history of the treasures of today.
My favorite contribution to theDevelopment of our modern fashion jewelry was / is Daniel Swarovski. Mr. Swarovski was born in Austria and in the "Business". He succeeded his father in trade, but he was not with the slow laborious process of producing these stones. After nearly a decade of research and trial and error - Daniel managed to a machine that could cut this glass (lead glass) with greater accuracy and precision that the local artisans produce ever hope to achieve. A side effect was wonderfulNot only these stones could be cut more accurately, but also produced much more quickly.
may be a matter of minutes or less reduced - instead of days or even weeks to create the best possible stone! Daniel Swarovski had made a great achievement, but was still not satisfied. It was still dependent on suppliers of crystal quality for its class as well - began experimenting and eventually developed his recipe for crystal glass, which had a very high lead content. Thisparticular recipe seemed to be the perfect combination of facet and refraction.
What could a man possibly revolutionize its industry? What is left? Be ', there was one thing that the process down rather than frozen. The stones were as expected, produced very quickly, but - very often these pieces has a new outer skin required. Here comes the bottleneck. Who cares if it is capable of producing a thousand stones a day, but can only supportor fifty? So, here comes Daniel Swarovski in the foreground once again.
He developed an instrument and method for the empty plate on the back of his car with stones sheet stepping expensive and time consuming to produce more of its stones. Daniel could now produce many of the stones in the process! Rarely a person has done so much for his choice of field and I have great admiration for his skill and ingenuity.
Swarovski stones are widely used here inthe United States and dominate the market. You can also hear it called the Austrian crystals. His legacy lives and society is alive and thriving. In 1985 he started his own creations and marketing of products. Currently, its designer label a swan and I suspect they are highly collectible. We are fortunate to have several pieces, and are a delight.
In @ 1953 - The process of creating the popular crystals Northern Lights has been implemented.They are often abbreviated and referred to simply as AB stones. This name is credited to the Stones show striking resemblance with the northern lights. Can not disagree with the analogy - just incredible! This stone has applied a very thin layer of metal on the surface was, and this has a great effect. Fast holographic will verify the stone changes color, the light changes or motion. credit history of this development to guess which company? Swarovski being determined using a properlyChristian Dior. These stones are often used for some great results.
was adopted in royalties for using / fashion jewelry designs - in 1954. This was an important event not only gave certain rights to the company, but also borrowed some jewelry validation for their products and efforts. It was no longer cool, but the jewel in racing, but a thriving industry, with all rights and recognition of each industry. Fashion jewelry has officially arrived!
The birth of yourVintage - What was to have this beautiful work of art that happen now to get in your possession? Here's an example - of course may vary depending on the style voice, and time. Years ago a designer came up with the idea. He pulled out of difficulty and then decide which color of stones and thought it was better. After many hours of testing and comparison - he had finished his latest design. Then, the drawings and specifications would be the makers to prove thatmake it possible. They spent hours crafting this original form or model. Then, after she was satisfied and the designer - the die was cast with a metal base. Then the molding is removed and trimmed of excess metal and polished by hand and polished to a brilliant creation.
Once this step has been satisfactorily completed - then the piece was ready to leave for his or ornaments. Typically, a good copper plating for a sealant and adhesive was applied. Subsequently, nickel factfor the smooth, shiny surface. Finally, after all - we have to start the plating process, where he was handed the last layer of gold, silver or rhodium.
Electroplating is the process, a metallic coating on a metal or other conducting surface using electricity. It is intended to improve the appearance of materials, and protection against corrosion. The element that is nickel plated brass, are cleaned thoroughly by immersion in acid and alkaline detergents. Then putin a solution of the metal, which is the desire to coat or plate the article. The metal in solution exists in the form of positive ions, atoms that have lost one or more electrons. The article is then connected to the cathode or negative end of a power source. The anode, or positive electric terminal or end is then connected to another conductor which is also put into the solution.
The current acting on the metal ions in the solution. Ions areis attracted to the cathode side and the lining of part of the metal surface. Of course, after each process will be the lot must be cleaned and polished. Finally, the voice on a stone setter, where he would put his left hand stones. Of course this would vary in difficulty depending on whether the stones were pen, tape, set of dog's tooth, bezel, or even imprisoned. Often a piece of different types of settings. A great trip for what is often called falseJewels!
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