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Jewelry Traditions From Around the World

by Amy_Carrington

There are a wide variety of distinctive jewelry styles,
techniques, and pieces created in different countries and
cultures throughout the world. Exploring these diverse and unique
world jewelry styles is an excellent way to create your own
personal style.

Finding unique and unusual jewelry pieces from around the world
is simple through the Internet. Additionally, various marketing
and charity groups help local artisans and craftspeople sell
their jewelry creations internationally. While browsing these
sites or at their retail stores or exhibitions it is possible to
find truly one-of- a-kind items from Africa, Bali, India,
Thailand, Mexico and even the Andes area of South America.

Africa

Jewelry from Africa typically features a wide range of nature
based themes and materials. Bronze. copper and brass are common
metals used in necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings and are
typically combined with leather, glass beads, bone carved beads
pieces and naturally occurring semi-precious gems such as amber.
Typically balance, symmetry and a very structured look is
achieved using these materials, however the overall presentation
of the jewelry is very soft and gentle. Black onyx is often used
in round and larger squared settings that add to the warmth and
natural glow of the jewelry.

Bali

Bali and Java have a long history of producing families of gold
and silversmiths that make beautiful bracelets, necklaces,
earrings and pendants. Silver is typically the metal of choice,
however it is typically combined with gems to make one of a kind
items. Another key feature of many of the Bali silver jewelry
designs is the use of small dots of silver on a naturally
tarnished background to produce detailed and striking designs.
Brass and copper can also be used as an accent metal. Garnet,
carnelian, amethyst and pearls are all common gems found in the
designs.

India

Indian jewelry may be silver or gold, however it is typically
much more detailed and filigree type styles than seen in other
countries. Close fitting chocker necklaces with many different
gems and beads suspended from the main chain accentuate the neck
area. Black onyx, pearls, moonstones, amethysts and peridot are
gems that may be seen in the beautiful jewelry from India.

Andes

Jewelry from the Andes tends to be more geometric in shape with
silver predominantly used as the metal since it is so prominent.
The pendants for necklaces tend to be more inlayed with a variety
of gems and stones that create patterns and motifs that are
culturally defined. Filigree and the use of nature themes such as
leaves, water and flowers are very popular in the jewelry but are
also completely unique to the area. Different semi-precious
stones including aragonite, a brown stone and chrysocolla, a
beautifully variegated green stone are also very prominent in the
jewelry from this area.

Thailand

Jewelry from Thailand is often very delicate, inspired by
nature, butterflies, dragonflies, flowers and the natural
surroundings. Silver and gold are both used in most jewelry items
with pearls, topaz and turquoise making a striking visual
impression. Thin chokers with distinctive and detailed pendants
worn close to the throat are also a common theme in the jewelry
of Thailand. Jade and crystal, two very traditional materials
figure prominently in many of the custom designs from the
country.

Amy Carrington is a fashion maven and editor at
www.SorellaJewelry.com. Sorella Jewelry Studio creates elegant
and original <a href="http://www.sorellajewelry.com">personalized
jewelry</a> with the names, words, dates and Chinese symbols that
matter to you.

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