History
The study of ancient civilisations has shown the importance of jewellery through time. Ancient Egyptians are a perfect example, with their lavish use of ornaments such as elbow bracelets and rings.
Jewellery has been a changing and growing art. Its movements can be tracked and followed through time and between countries, from ancient burial tombs, to artistic Greek and Roman jewellery through to today. Although jewellery styles share common traits, the unique variations of each region and time have shone through.
Jewellery from the Renaissance period became more importantly connected to fashion. With growing technology and finer tools, more specific intricate designs were made accessible to a wider audience, albeit only the society elite. Diamonds became more popular following this, in the 17th and 18th centuries, in response to changing fashion.
To date, the art of jewellery is still changing, and we are creating history today with our new and unique styles. Jewellery continues to excite and amaze and will continue to do so into the future.
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