Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of body adornment In 2006, beads dating back 100,000 years were found in Algeria and Israel Jewels and beads were worn as a sign of mark and standing and as we moved through history, only the rich could afford to glamorise their bodies with jewellery But now, everyone and anyone can wear gems, jewels and beads
Jewellery has long been interwoven with fashion and a sign of this success is British Jewellery Week The exhibition began on June 16th in Hungerford and is now travelling around the country to a new location every two weeks The event lasts for five months with its main aim being to promote awareness and encourage new designers to reveal their creativity to the general public
Imagination in today’s modern designs mixes traditional materials with modern techniques One tried and tested material that is enjoying a modern resurgence in jewellery is glass The roots of glass and glass bead making are in Murano and Venice in Italy
Glass beads were first made in Murano way back in 1291 Murano glass beads were unique in using technologies such as crystalline glass, enamelled glass and coloured glasses including the use of gold thread, milk glass and multicoloured glass Murano glassmakers could even make the beads look like gems and their work was, as is still true today, unrivalled around the world
Nowadays there is a huge variety of colour options and designs to choose from, although in principal the beads remain true to their history Murano beads are stylish and unique and because they are sold individually, the wear can personalise their bracelet to their own taste One of the largest selections of Murano beads in the UK is at Your Chamilia
Posted: June 23rd, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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