One of a Kind Jewelry - Marla Trudine

One of a Kind Jewelry

Till the 19th century, Jewelry was not seen in quite the same way it is nowadays. Earlier, jewelry was more a means to signify wealth or social status, while some pieces were associated with mystical figures, such as adventurers and wanderers. In the past one century however, the jewelry industry has seen a massive transformation.

There are quite a few reasons for the same. First and foremost, it is only in the last century that jewelry has started being seen as an extension of one’s personality. This means that designs can have a range of messages and stories that are special and meaningful to the person who is wearing them. This opened up a range of possibilities and symbols that could be used for jewelry making purposes, which in turn further spiraled a host of new categories. Nowadays, it is common to see pieces that are religious, and hold specific messages and customizations that might at times not even be discernible to people other than the wearer.

Changing times aside, the larger variety gives women and men more choices. Both of the factors have also played a part in creating more balance between jewelry pieces for either gender. Finally, in the last century modern machinery has evolved drastically, and now the time taken to create pieces is miniscule when compared to the time taken to come up with the design itself.

This has affected the jewelry industry in many ways. Earlier, as creating a single intricate piece could often take weeks, people were more focused on getting their pieces done, rather than the aesthetic aspects of it all. Now however, craftsmen can easily create pieces by hand using portable machinery and multiple ones can be ready within days.

Hence, people are more inclined to get customized designs ‘exactly as the one they ordered’. Further, more creative and unique designs obviously have a higher value, which further encourages artisans to come up with better and more intricate designs. Nowadays, apart from the humongous number of categories and types of available jewelry, there are a number of handmade fashion jewelry websites that sell handcrafted and personal jewelry pieces.

While the reason handmade jewelry is so popular is that they are one of a kind and truly unique, finding the best of the lot can be a difficult task. In this article, I have talked about some of the most unique jewelry pieces that you can currently buy. This includes handmade earrings, even a handmade necklace or two.

Water and Sky Pendant

As far as unique imagery is concerned, there isn’t a more special pendant that you can find than the mesmerizing Water and Sky pendant. The piece features a whimsical yellow sapphire and a Larimar stone. The blue Larimar stone is said to have medicinal benefits.

Moving on to the imagery, there is a yellow gold bird soaring through the sky in the forefront, with the blue Larimar background having more than one interpretation. It can be seen as the backdrop of the sky, or the violent waters of the ocean.

As is true for every piece that you will find on the Marla Trudine website, the stones are sourced from some of the best locations worldwide. The blue larimar stones featured in the above pendant are sourced all the way to the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean. Of course, every piece is 100% handmade, and is made in America.

Free-form Opal Butterfly Pendant

Of course, some of the most unique handmade jewelry pieces take inspiration from nature and its various phenomena. In addition to the Water and Sky pendant, the free form opal butterfly pendant is also a truly unique piece which has its inspiration from nature.

The pendant features an Ethiopian opal which adds a glittering sheen to the piece, along with a tiny diamond which further adds to its value. The design itself is truly unique, and has an easy on the eye aura which is hard to miss, and is yet not over-exaggerated.

Rose Gold Waterfall Bracelet

Finally, I have a jewelry piece that can truly be said to have the most unique design on this list. The rose gold waterfall bracelet has a free-from open ended design that might look like a mess, at first glance. It is only when you notice its rather intricate design features that you can begin to fully appreciate the piece.

It is part of Marla Trudine’s Dance collection, and has been made keeping in mind various natural phenomena, such as a fierce waterfall, or a bubbly stream making its way toward the ocean.  The bracelet is a mesmerizing piece that can be worn alone with a variety of outfits, and can even be stacked with other bracelets or jewelry types.

Of course, on the Marla Trudine website, you can find a large range of truly unique and handmade pieces that are 100% handmade, and made in America.