Irina Z Jewelry

CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

Seven Things You Would Like to Know About Jewelry

1. The earliest known beads, made of teeth and shells, were found in the cave in France 38,000 years ago.

Seven Things You Would Like to Know About Jewelry

2. Early manufactured beads were created using simple, readily available materials: bone, teeth, ivory, stones, seeds, wood and a varietyof plant and insect resin.

Seven Things You Would Like to Know About Jewelry

3. First beads were worn as talismans to protect against forces of nature.

Seven Things You Would Like to Know About Jewelry

4. Historically men enjoyed adorning themselves with jewelry as much and sometimes even more than women.

Seven Things You Would Like to Know About Jewelry

5. Before development of the process of cultivation, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. In 1917 Cartier bought the six-story mansion on Fifth Avenue, New York for $100 plus a double strand of pearls.

Seven Things You Would Like to Know about Jewelry

6. Modern jewelry made of not only metal and stones, but as well plastic, fibers, paper, etc.

Seven Things You Would Like to Know About Jewelry

7. Current trend is personalized jewelry. In fact any piece of memorabilia could be turned into jewelry.

References:

1. Beads. An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World. By Janet Coles and Robert Budwig

2. Amulets and Talismans. By Robert Dancik

About Me: Irina Zjuzina

Originally specializing in sweater design,I was always interested in jewelry. After taking classes with a local designer, I have started making my own jewelry.Soon, my friends, colleagues, and strangers start asking me whereI purchased my jewelry. As a result,I decided to start my own line.

Nature is my greatest inspiration.I always amazed by abundance of shapes, textures, and colors presentedon Earth.