Talismans and Amulets: An Enduring Tradition of Meaningful JewelryBy S. C. Versillee
Human beings have always had a tendency to collect objects which appear unique and unusual. The further back we venture into our collective history the more likely it is that such objects were assumed to possess special powers to heal, strengthen and protect. Such beliefs persist even today in arguably every culture. [...]
Heirloom-Quality Jewelry (Part 2)High-End Craftsmanship and Quality Construction
Your heirloom jewelry should exhibit high-end craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. Good jewelry artists possess an intimate working knowledge of the elements of design, and the fundamentals of metal working, stone setting and other manufacturing techniques. The artist should also be familiar with the form, texture and individual [...]
Heirloom-Quality Jewelry (Part 1)What makes a piece of jewelry worthy of being called “heirloom-quality” and what is meant by the term? Simply speaking, heirloom jewelry is recognized as jewelry that is passed down through generations, where as a “heirloom-quality” piece may or may not be passed down but exhibits several principle qualities that one should expect from jewelry [...]
