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Israel
In Jewish tradition the notion of jewelry is rooted deeply in the bible.
We can find many biblical personalities wearing earrings, bracelets
and rings for various religious and cultural reasons. In the ancient
Temple of Jerusalem jewelry was worn by the High Priest as an
inherent part of the sacred rituals. Specific jewels such as the High
Priest’s breastplate was crafted and adorned with twelve precious
gems as instructed in the bible. The most common theme found in
Jewish jewelry is the ‘Star of David’, which is infused with Kabbalistic
meaning.

Native America
In Native American culture jewelry often took on a mystical
relevance. They would carve wood, animal bones, claws, and
teeth into beads, which were then strung into necklaces. Turquoise
dominates much of the jewelry as its beautiful color symbolizes
water and sky, believed to bring clarity and bounty to the wearer.
Today Native American jewelry remains a major statement of tribal
and individual identity, and signals resistance to assimilation.

Ancient Greece
In Ancient Greece, jewelry was used as a symbol of Indian traditional
gold necklace for
power, wealth and social status. Worn mainly for public special occasions.
appearances or special occasions to honor the gods
and protect against evil. Crafted from gold, their lavish
jewelry was adorned with precious gemstones including
rubies, emeralds and pearls, reflecting the great wealth of
Ancient Greece.

China India Today’s designs
In Chinese culture silver was favored more than gold for Jewelry has played a key role in Indian culture for thousands
use in their jewelry, and Jade was preferred over all other of years. Traditionally jewelry was given as a gift to women together with the
gemstones. Its use can be traced back over 5,000 years during various stages of their lives such as marriage and use of materials,
and it was thought to serve as a source of protection for childbirth, as a means to accentuate feminine beauty.
the wearer. In China, the most uncommon piece of jewelry Both gold and silver are the quintessential metals of Indian often combine So we see that since time immemorial, jewelry has always played a
was the earring, which was worn neither by men nor jewelry. They are considered sacred metals according cultural themes, significant part in human society. But in today’s world of advancing
women. Amulets however, were very common, to Hindu belief, as gold is symbolic of the warm sun, while technology and expanding creative possibilities, we are exposed
and often featured a Chinese symbol silver suggests the cool moon. mix traditions, to a wider range of jewelry than any previous generation. Today’s
and blur the themes, mix traditions, and blur the boundaries between jewelry
or a dragon. designs together with the use of materials, often combine cultural
boundaries and art. No matter what our reason for acquiring or wearing a piece
between jewelry of jewelry – whether to bring luck, love or as an enhancement of
beauty, we can celebrate the continuation of a tradition that is still
Ancient, Chinese and art. cherished by mankind.
Jade ring,

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