Jewels throughout the ages: world-famous names.
In any jewel shop you can find great variety of different jewels, most part of them are usual jewelleries, such as diamond earrings and bracelets, necklaces and sleeve-buttons, etc. Such jewelleries are expensive, but the cost of jewels as an art masterpiece is much more as designer made them specially.
Gemstones of kingly wedding rings, crowns and diadems, icon-settings and scepters are also were made of gold, silver and other precious metals. They entered the history and forever connected to culture of the country becoming its integral part. These jewelries came from the past are unestimable. They are true treasures lashing together history, art and jewelries. Each jewelry, each item is coming from the olden ages with own story and character, included in state treasury, being a part of government receipts and biggest achievements for mankind.
One of oldest and richest nations is Egyptian. That’s why the most amazing archeological finds became ancient Egyptian engagement rings, the biggest artistic and technical achievements of the old ages. As usual these rings were found in old tombs.
The smallest wedding ring was designed for Princess Mary, daughter of Henry the Eighth. The bride was 2 years old only and groom was a half a year old.
One of the well-known jewelry trends was designed by Carl Faberge, who made various jewelsof precious metals, but got greatest popularity for famous Faberge eggs.
Items designed by Faberge have become real treasures and objects of vertu. Their cost is extremely high and these masterworks are still very popular in private collections of art collectors and in world biggest museums.
Another luxury name is Tiffany, which first jewel shop was opened on Broadway in New York. Tiffany is popular for its wonderful items, watches, engagement rings and other designers’ jewels. Collections of Tiffany are world-famous and got recognized authority in the business of diamond jewelry creating. Now there are several Tiffany branches opened in many countries around the world.
Very popular and expert of jewel manufacturing area is Cartier. Over decades of jewel manufacturing business Cartier trend has degigned many series of classic and modern jewel collections. Exhibitions, perfect ornaments, incredible solutions and new standards of quality attracted a wider clientele on both sides of the pond. Having opened many branches, Cartier presented ideal jewelry items for rich clients throughout the world.
These and other trends are true oeuvres of jewel art.
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