Fashion-Knowledge:Interesting facts about jewelry
I was thinking the other day that if we really love fashion and the whole different worlds it contains,then having a general knowledge about jewelry,one of my beloved categories of accessories, is a very good idea to implement and share it with you.
Below you can read some very interesting facts about jewelry and their impressive,shiny and almost magical world!
- Jewels and other decorative items are old as the human race itself.
- Diamonds were first discovered in India, over 2400 years ago. The biggest modern supplier of diamonds is South America.
- Tradition of giving fiancée engagement ring was introduced by Maximilian of Austria in 1477. He gave his soon-to-be wife Mary of Burgundy masterfully crafted ring as a promise of marriage.
- 75% of American brides receives engagement ring made out from gold and diamonds.
- Egypt and Mesopotamia were the first two ancient civilizations that started organized production of jewelry. Their accomplishments in advancement of metallurgy and gem collecting played important role for development of jewelry in every civilization that came after them.
- The largest diamond that was ever found is "The Cullinan". It weights staggering 1.3 pounds.
- Throughout the history, jewelry went through many changes brought by rise and fall of many civilizations and fashion changes.
- Some of the most notable fashion styles that affected jewelry production are Victorian, Romanticism, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Renaissance, and many more.
- First jewels were made from any readily available material near settlements of our ancestors.
- Arrival of metal age enabled creation of first artistic jewelry.
- The most important quality of emerald, sapphire and ruby is their color clarity.
- Only one in a million of mined diamonds ends up in jewelry..." Read more interesting facts about jewelry >>
I recommend you to take a look at my "COLLECTIONS" page and enjoy yourself among designs of rings,necklaces,bracelets and earrings I have created so far.
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Always In Fashion,
Picky Kiki
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