Jewelry and Gemstones
Somewhere in the world thousands of years ago, somebody decided to use gemstones in jewelry, and since then there has been no looking back. Gemstones are mineral crystals with characteristic inclusions and specific colors. Certain gemstones have become well recognized and are associated with the color that they come in. For example, Ruby red, Sapphire blue and Emerald green are specific colors that are only naturally seen in these gemstones.
While the most characteristic feature of most gemstones is the luster and boldness in color, there are gemstones such as talc and gypsum that are soft and are considered to be aesthetically valuable. The earliest evidence of human beings using gemstones for aesthetic value was as engravings and carvings on cups, storage units and other items that were seen to have aesthetic value.
However, it was only a matter of time before gemstones were considered for jewelry making purposes, and since then there has been no looking back.
Handmade fashion jewelry: Gemstones
Fashion trends are considered largely cyclical, and for Gemstones this is particularly true. Gemstone jewelry was hugely popular till the early twentieth century, after which other substances such as gold, silver and diamonds became more popular. As a matter of fact, around 80% of jewelry since the middle twentieth century was made of the three materials.
Till this time, gemstones were considered valuable on their own, and were seen as a symbol of wealth and prestige. Further, there was no machinery to use gemstones in jewelry, and most pieces were handmade, bulky, and had simple designs. Nowadays, however, that is no longer true.
Gemstone jewelry has seen a rise in popularity over the turn of the century. This is because modern women and men show are more open to trying out bold and appealing colors. Further, modern machinery has made the artisan’s job simpler, who can spend weeks coming up with intricate designs because the time taken to create the piece has been largely reduced.
Today, a large variety of colorful gemstones such as rubies, zircon, topaz, emeralds and sapphires are used in jewelry. These stones are elegant and attract attention, while some are said to have medicinal and healing properties. Certain Garnet stones, pearls and aquamarine gemstones are said to cure wounds, diseases like arthritis and other bone ailments, and have a positive effect on one’s thoughts and energy.
Apart from their medicinal and visual qualities, gemstones are highly versatile. Each type of stone has specific characteristic properties, and in most cases can be recognized only by looking at the color. Traditionally, gemstones have been considered mystical, which is because of their deeply detailed structures and stunning colors. This makes them quite perfect for jewelry making purposes.
Today, gemstones are used in almost all kinds of jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. Additionally, more and more people recognize the positivity that gemstones lend to one’s life, and certain gemstones are also associated with specific zodiac signs. For example, Emeralds are associated with the sign Cancer, while Garnet stones are considered related to Aquarius.
In this way, various gemstones are associated with sun signs, and quite a few people recognize the positivity that the sun-sign-specific gemstone lent to their lives. Hence, gemstone jewelry is not just categorized on the basis of design or jewelry type; it can also be done on the basis of sun-signs.
Benefits of genuine gemstones jewelry
There are quite a few specific features that have made gemstone jewelry such a hit in the market:
1.Versatility:
The versatility that different gemstones offer is widely assertive. There are different colors and shapes that different types of gemstones have, and each one has characteristic features well-recognized by all jewelry enthusiasts.
This increased versatility in shape, size and color allows different kinds of pieces to have gemstones featured in them, while multiple stones of different colors can also be used in the same piece.
2. Value:
While certain gemstones are highly valued as a commodity, there are others that provide the same kind of visual value for more affordable prices. On the other hand, certain variants of rubies and garnet stones might even be more expensive than diamonds!
Regardless, the various different types of stones and the characteristic features that each have makes gemstone jewelry highly valuable in today’s times as well. Further, certain vintage pieces have different kinds of assorted gemstones, while nowadays craftsmen can easily produce more and more designs continuously.
3.Natural:
Finally, gemstones are 100% natural. The mining and fabrication processes do not require the use of chemicals, making gemstones non-hazardous and safe. Further, gemstones need to be polished or cleaned, and can directly be shaped into the jewelry piece.
Gemstones are widely considered to be a gift of ‘Mother Nature’, and are well appreciated for their attractive structures and colors.
4.Originality:
Originality is a key element of most jewelry pieces. Craftsmen around the world strive to create original designs and pieces that they can be proud and be known for. Gemstones are naturally original. Each gemstone has a mystical eye-catching structure. The structure of the gemstone is characteristic and unique, much like how fingerprints are.
Therefore, using gemstones is an easy method of creating pieces that are more vivid and beautiful, while every piece is truly unique and beautiful, lending the originality that people associate with fine jewelry pieces.
5.Variety:
While in earlier times craftsmen has more raw jewelry designs, today modern machinery and increased competition has forced craftsmen’s hands and they create more intricate and vivid designs and often end up using more than one stone.
I am Marla Trudine, and I create intricate pieces using 100% natural jewelry gemstones. Further, all my pieces are created in America, and I buy the stones from the best sources known to provide the best real gemstones for jewelry making!
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