Jewelry from natural stones

Which of the girls does not like jewelry? And if the jewelry is sometimes not affordable for everyone, costume jewelry can be a great alternative. Today, it is made in such a rich assortment that you can choose the option literally for any image.

Especially great interest of the fair sex is shown to products with natural stones. A rich palette of colors, various color transitions and modulations, a unique pattern - these are the properties that attract natural stones to their attention. In addition to the original appearance, natural healing stones are assigned to natural stones. As early as the Middle Ages, ornaments of this kind were popular. At that time they served as special amulets and talismans, which protected from various diseases and ailments, from the evil eye and damage.

Despite the abundance of jewelry made of precious metals, jewelry made of natural stones continues to be in great demand among contemporaries. What caused such a high interest? Why are natural stones in jewelry in demand? The desire to protect yourself from the effects of "bad" eyes? Or the desire to stand out from the crowd originality of the image?

Nature gives humanity all its wealth. It is important to be able to use them correctly. So, and a variety of natural stones has no boundaries. After all, every stone is unique and unique in its own way. Nowhere in the world can you find completely two identical natural stones, they will differ in size, shape, pattern, light shimmer, color reproduction, etc.

Natural stones are widely used for the manufacture of modern jewelry. It can be both whole enterprises and small private workshops, as well as simply craftsmen who create unique and unique handmade products. Unfortunately, at all times there were those people who for the sake of profit were ready to go at all. So it is in the world of jewelry making. Some "craftsmen" are grown in artificial conditions stones, which are further processed into stylish jewelry and sold at the price of natural.

Natural stones are classified according to various characteristics. For example, in form, size, color of the stone, combination with metals, healing properties and many other options. However, the most common classification is considered to be the degree of precious stones. There are three main groups:

• Precious: emerald, ruby, diamond, sapphire. Used for the manufacture of jewelry, look beautiful in the cut of precious metals (yellow, white and red gold, as well as silver).

• Semi-precious: topaz, chrysolite, amethyst, tourmaline, alexandrite, black, white or fire opal, aquamarine, rhodonite and others. The cost of semi-precious stones, as well as the cost of jewelry with them, is not too high, but the appearance of the stones is striking in its beauty and unique natural pattern.

• "Ornamental" or non-precious: agate, malachite, jade, garnet, lapis lazuli and others. They are used for decorative decoration of interior items.

There is another group that can not be called stones, but products made from these materials are in high demand around the world. These are pearls, amber and coral.

Today jewelry made of natural stones are highly popular among both women and men. Such heightened interest was enthusiastically perceived by individual craftsmen and entire trademarks that are engaged in the design, development and creation of modern jewelry.The result of fruitful work was an incredibly diverse and rich assortment of jewelry using natural stones.

Types of jewelry:

• beads;
• necklace;
• bracelets (including Shambala bracelets popular in the past few years);
• brooches;
• earrings;
• rings and rings;
• pendants and pendants;
• hair ornaments;
• kits that combine several types of products.

Are there any jewelry for men? Of course, there are. Precious and semi-precious stones of natural origin are used for the manufacture of men's jewelry. Unlike women, the representatives of the stronger sex are more limited in the choice of such accessories. Men wear rings, signets, rings, bracelets and beads. Natural stones are ideal for creating jewelry that is characterized by simplicity of design, conciseness and original style. Advantageously, such stones will look in combination with genuine leather or precious metals.

Not all stones can be used to create men's accessories. The most suitable options are agate, turquoise, onyx, tourmaline, serpentine, shungite, hematite, falcon and tiger eye, citrine, jade, rock crystal and others.

All young ladies who want to stand out from the crowd with original jewelry, should look at the handmade products. Handmade jewelry is the option of accessories that is truly one of a kind. Often the master (which is now called hand-made) is made jewelry in a single version. Of course, repetitions are possible. However, no master can repeat his own work with 100% accuracy. Also, not every master will agree to perform a duplicate product, because hand-masters are interested in their own development and skill.

Handmade jewelry can be made on an individual sketch of the customers themselves. Either the master will independently select the most successful option for the girl, while taking into account the color type of appearance, clothing preferences, wishes and tastes. The cost of handmade products is difficult to determine in advance, the range of prices is so great that it is difficult to predict. The final price is influenced by the type, size and processing of stone, the addition of metal or other materials, the level of complexity of execution, the individual approach, the amount of time spent, the degree of skill of the author of the decoration.

However, modern jewelry with semi-precious or even “ornamental” stones can be made in such a way that it will surpass even the most expensive options with its exterior design and style. Many girls take into account the advice of astrologers and give preference to those products where stones are used that are suitable for them according to the sign of the zodiac and the elements (fire, earth, water, air).

Esoterics, in turn, say that a person knows how to feel his stone. With tactile contact (if you touch the stone or take the jewelry in your hands), there will be positive emotions, a feeling of warmth, calm, peace and energy rush will appear, then this stone fits perfectly. Choose this kind of jewelry should be through the prism of their own feelings and emotional perception.

Modern women of fashion is given such a large assortment of stylish, elegant, original and unique jewelry that it is sometimes quite difficult to choose one of them, especially since there are quite a lot of manufacturers - France, India, etc.When purchasing jewelry with natural stones, the girls first look at whether this product is suitable for them and how harmonious it looks with the elements of the wardrobe.

Jewelery is different, including in its value. Pricing is influenced not only by the type and purity of the stone, but also by the manufacturer. For example, Indian jewelry is characterized by excellent quality, but the cost of jewelry is low. The low price is due to the fact that Indian jewelry is most often made in ethnic style that fits a narrow circle of contemporaries.

The elite and exquisite type of jewelry includes products of Italian and French companies or craftsmen.

What do the stylists say? What recommendations do they give for the selection of high-quality and original jewelry?

If esotericists are more interested in sensations and emotional tone, then representatives of the world of the fashion industry pay all attention to the appearance of the product and its compatibility with a particular person. Jewelry should be selected in accordance with the color of the eyes, skin tone and shade of hair. It is not necessary to combine incompatible color options in one image.

Jewelry demanded among all the fair sex. Ladies aged should look at models with large stones. But young girls can afford jewelry from virtually any stone. Youth dictates its own rules of life and provides an opportunity to choose according to the “liked” criterion, while any weighty reasons for such a decision are completely unfounded.

It is not necessary to use products with different stones in one ensemble. This combination looks ugly and emphasizes the lack of taste. Also, do not wear too much jewelry on yourself - this is another sign of bad taste. Today craftsmen make jewelry sets. Most often they consist of two or three items. The elements that combine everything into a single set are natural stones of the same type. If you could not get such a kit, then you can always pick up the products so that they complement each other in color, style and design.

Designer jewelry with natural stones is not just a tribute to fashion, it is an opportunity to stand out from the masses, assert themselves, to emphasize their individuality and originality.