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Ethnic Jewelry
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here to see our selection of Ethnic Jewelry.
 Ethnic
jewelry displays the culture and essence of a specific region.
If you want to exhibit your background or the background of
an ethnicity you’re interested in, adorning yourself
with pieces of ethnic jewelry is a beautiful way to educate
yourself and others!
Both men and women can enjoy ethnic jewelry! Whether the
beaded jewelry of Africa, complete with animal bones and teeth,
or the shells of seaside cultures, ethnic jewelry denotes
the traditions and climates of regions around the world.
For example, Irish or Celtic jewelry Celtic Jewelry is rich
in history and meaning. Many people of Celtic descent enjoy
cultivating their cultural heritage into their weddings and
other ceremonies. One very popular ethnic jewelry item from
this culture is the Claddagh Ring. In this style of ring,
the hands represent friendship, the crown, loyalty, and the
heart, love. It is said that in the sixteenth century an Irish
sailor named Richard Joyce was sold into slavery by Algerian
pirates. Richard, who was supposed to be married the same
week he was captured, was sold to a wealthy Moorish goldsmith
who taught Richard the trade. Richard developed his own type
of Celtic jewelry wedding rings for her with a heart topped
by a crown and held by two hands. Richard was eventually escaped
and returned to Ireland where he and his fiancée were
finally married. Over the years, this Claddagh design became
extremely popular as a betrothal or wedding ring.
Turquoise is also an item often displayed in ethnic jewelry.
The Anasazi and Hohokam mined turquoise throughout our Southwest.
Archaeologists have found definite evidence that these prehistoric
people mined turquoise at Cerillos and the Burro Mountains
of New Mexico, Kingman and Morenci in Arizona, and the Conejos
areas of Colorado.
In India, there are several different types of ethnic jewelry.
Each region of the country has its specific style of adorning
the men and women. For example, South India’s jewelry
is mainly composed of gold ornaments and pearls. And in the
valley of Kashmir, the ethnic jewelry is elaborately beaded
with mirror work.
There are many colors, shapes, and styles of ethnic jewelry
that is easily accessible from your local shopping centers
or from any online jewelry store. The key is to pick what
is precious to you and is attractive to your eye!
Related information articles:
Handcrafted
Jewelry
Generally the term “handcrafted jewelry” is used
for unique jewelry: beaded, extravagant designs surrounding
the stone, ethnic or cultural jewelry, specially themed jewelry
by an independent designer, etc.
Irish
Jewelry
Many people of Irish descent enjoy cultivating their cultural
heritage into their weddings and other ceremonies.
Italian
Charms
Italian charms are a popular craze that originated in Italy
and are now adorning the wrists of more and more men and women
in the United States.
Jewelry
Sets
If you want to complete the magic of a gorgeous jewelry piece,
consider the advantages of jewelry sets.
Marcasite
You’ve heard of fool’s gold. Marcasite is the
white form of fools gold.
Men’s
Silver Jewelry
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Mother
of Pearl
The name mother of pearl has been mentioned as early as the
1500s.
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