Trivia’s About Jewellery!

There was a time when a piece of jewellery meant a lot more than just an accessory to the mankind. Studying old excavated jewellery gave great insights to historians to learn more about ancient culture!

When was Jewellery invented?
There is no concrete answer to this question as the claims are vague. Many claims suggest that it was invented 80,000 years ago. And recent reports suggest that a 100,000 year-old beads, made from Nassarius shells is the oldest jewellery known! One thing is for sure that jewellery existed right from the very first civilization!

Why was Jewellery invented?
The need for jewellery changed with changing time. Like first it was invented for functional reasons such as pinning of clothes together. Later it took the place of money.

Slowly coins and paper money came in to the picture and jewellery became a symbol of status, power and wealth! For instance, in Rome, only certain ranks of people were allowed to wear jewellery.

What was Jewellery made of?
Some of the earliest found jewellery was made from snail shells and even ostrich egg shells! These pieces of jewellery are dates 75,000 years back. In the Stone Age, necklaces and bracelets made from stones, bones, tusk, and berries were spotted. Copper jewellery started surfacing some 7,000 years ago. And the origin of gold and other metals jewellery can be traced to 3,000 to 5,000 years in Egypt!

Bridesmaid’s Jewellery for the Wedding

Bridesmaids are not just a bunch of pretty girls who walk down the aisle with the bride. They are the people who perform special tasks like making hotel arrangements for the guests, overlooking the menu, helping in picking up the right dress to several other chores for the wedding.

Brides are pretty vulnerable and anxious on the days leading up to the wedding. So bridesmaids are the ones who help them to get rid of their anxiety.

With so much on their shoulders, bridesmaids deserve a very special gift for their contribution in your wedding. And what better then a beautiful piece of jewellery!

It is not necessary to give each of your bridesmaid identical pieces of jewellery. Depending on their need, you can decide what piece of jewellery you would want to gift them. Like if one bridesmaid has a beautiful pair of earrings and a chain then you can gift a beautiful pendant. Similarly if one has earrings and necklace then a bracelet will be an ideal choice. White gold is the perfect metal choice for bridesmaid’s jewellery. And opt for either, diamonds, pearls or colourful gemstones to set on the white gold

Make sure that the price range of each piece of jewellery is on the similar lines. Because the last thing you want in your wedding is to offend your bridesmaids. Treat your bridesmaid with respect and witness how they treat you like a princess on your wedding day!

The Allure of a Gemstone Wedding Ring!

If you are just like the millions of women contemplating about your wedding ring design that is unique then consider a gemstone wedding ring. With this ring, you can bask in the glory of colourful gemstones and sparkling brilliant diamonds.

What makes this ring unique? Well, you can select gemstone that is also your birthstone that will give your wedding ring a very personalized touch. Like someone born in February can set amethyst along with a diamond on their wedding ring. Whereas, all May born should opt for emerald and likewise people born in September, their birthstone is sapphire.

White gold is the most preferred metal. The subtlety and the smooth finish of white gold complement the coloured gemstones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds beautifully!

Channel setting is the most desired setting when it comes to gemstone wedding rings. An alternate channel setting showcases the beauty of these beautiful birthstones and diamonds most perfectly. It also gives you the liberty to play around with cuts. A wedding with alternate brilliant round cut diamonds and with emerald or princess cuts gemstones looks absolutely breathtaking.

Exchanging a wedding ring that has you and your partner’s birthstones along with diamonds is another great design. This will symbolize your special bond and will add a very significant meaning to your wedding. So, exchange a beautiful gemstone wedding ring that will reinstate the fact that you mean each and every word of your vows.