I am a jewelry hoarder. I personally have the worst case of ohhhh shiny! I love sparkle, shine, dazzle, and pretty. I love uniqueness, I appreciate fine jewelry. Yes, I need all the pretty things, especially stackable gold rings. If those gold rings accidentally have diamonds in them well then YES, PLEASE! For a lot of women that I know jewelry is programmed into our DNA. I know my family certainly passed down the love of sparkle.
Jewelry ALWAYS A HIT!
Did you know that the first trace of jewelry was in Iran? (Actually, it was the Mediterranean at the time). About 3,000 to 400 BC!?!? That’s nuts right??
In The Beginning
Initially, most of the jewelry was amulets and seals that had spiritual meanings. Check out The Met Museum and see their collection of amulets and jewelry. This particular one is my favorite. (I know… weird but in a fun way. Right?!)
Then Cro-Magnons wore jewelry that included crude necklaces and bracelets made of bone, teeth, and stone stitched to animal sinew. I’m all about unique fun jewelry but I am thankful THAT fad is gone!
Jewelry designs have come a long way. I have 2 jewelry boxes packed to the rim with jewelry. Starting 4 generations back. Jewels that my Great, Great, Grandmother wore were bulky. Large colored stones. Large pieces in general. It makes you appreciate the way clothing was made too right?!? I mean what jacket would be able to hold this piece?!
My Great Grandmother had more intricate pieces. A lot more feminine in looks.
Flash forward to my Mom, large bold silver pieces were her favorite. She went through a phase of everything turquoise. Then came diamonds. My Grandma use to call her Diamond Lil. Ahhhh for you young’ens Diamond Lil Davenport, a Klondike Gold Rush madam in Skagway, Alaska was said to have a million dollar smile because her teeth were studded with diamonds.
However, when I think of Diamond Lil I think of none other than Mae West. (and my Mom!)
Then there is me. I guess I’m a mix of the matriarchs of my family. There are are days I want bling, flash and shiny. Or I want to dawn every single bracelet I own and wear every stackable ring that will fit on my finger. Sometimes no jewelry, with the exception of my wedding set which I never take off. I love that I have jewelry for all my many moods.
Thank you Responsival for allowing me the opportunity to share my love of all things shiny! Ohhh ahhh!!
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I think you’re right about the quality of clothing back then. My grandma’s big brooches stayed in place just fine, today I put on a small pin and the top I have on just droops!
I agree with you that shiny beautiful jewelry is embedded in women’s and men’s DNA. Jewelry is a wonderful gift 🎁 for anyone! I learned something today about Iran. My daughter loves the many layers of bracelets. Jewelry is also an item that can be heirlooms. Past on from generation to generation. I myself love dainty not gawdy jewelry. What’s really special is that jewelry can be personalized for a lot of different purposes and people!! Thank you for sharing!
I’m so addicted to the skinny stackable rings. They are so pretty. I’ve worn mine for over a year and while it looks dainty and fragile it isn’t. I don’t take mine off and they are still perfect!
Same here. I think it really says something for the quality of clothing from then to now. I don’t know that I have much that would support some of the larger pieces that I have.
I would almost kill for that pin!!!!! I am also one of those people that love all kinds of jewelry. I fell in love with costume jewelry when I caught my mother throwing away some old costume jewelry. I got it out of the trash and have bought a lot of stuff on ebay. I got a big glass display case with door at goodwill for $9.00 I have all kinds crystal pins, bracelets in it from the 50’s or later. I am not stuck back them I have a whole lot of rings which my great niece (6) loves to try on. Necklaces and bracelets junk and real…………………… love my jewelry and would love to see pictures of all of your stuff.
Oh Gloria! A kindred spirit! My Mom handed down all of her stuff even the jewelry box she got from the Goodwill in 1948!! When I still worked I wore a different pin on my jacket almost everyday. I love the classics. Just think my Granddaughter will think my treasures from Aurate will be classics too.
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24 Comments
Tamra Phelps
I think you’re right about the quality of clothing back then. My grandma’s big brooches stayed in place just fine, today I put on a small pin and the top I have on just droops!
Connie: The Head Peanut
RIGHT!!!! Seriously, NOTHING lasts anymore.
Shannon Victoria Holmes
I love jewelry and I love making it too. You remind me of Jeremy from the The Secret of Nimh! Ohh you’ve got a sparkly!
Anonymous
Love the unique jewelry.
These would be so perfect as Christmas gifts!
Sue E
I agree with you that shiny beautiful jewelry is embedded in women’s and men’s DNA. Jewelry is a wonderful gift 🎁 for anyone! I learned something today about Iran. My daughter loves the many layers of bracelets. Jewelry is also an item that can be heirlooms. Past on from generation to generation. I myself love dainty not gawdy jewelry. What’s really special is that jewelry can be personalized for a lot of different purposes and people!! Thank you for sharing!
Terri Quick
Beautiful jewelry. Thank you for sharing this
Natalie
Such a unique mix of jewelry! I love trying different rings and necklaces.
Sarah L
I am a woman does not have jewelry programmed into my DNA. I enjoy fun earrings but not much else.
Tamra Phelps
Aurate does have some really classic pieces. Really nice!
Connie: The Head Peanut
RIGHT!? You can go big, go dainty….. gold… silver……. all of it. I love this site.
heather
I love these ring they are so pretty also think they would make a great Christmas gift.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I’m so addicted to the skinny stackable rings. They are so pretty. I’ve worn mine for over a year and while it looks dainty and fragile it isn’t. I don’t take mine off and they are still perfect!
Kate Sarsfield
Loved the Mae West clip, Connie!
Connie: The Head Peanut
I love Mae West. I will always watch her movies. She was a good ole broad.
gloria patterson
already posted on this I am a jewelry alocoholic
Connie: The Head Peanut
You and me both!!
l p
thanks for the information – such creativity!
Connie: The Head Peanut
I’m so glad that jewelry no long includes teeth and bones. LOL!
Tamra Phelps
My grandma had a lot of BIG brooches that she wore for church, lol. They were just costume jewelry, but some were really pretty.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Same here. I think it really says something for the quality of clothing from then to now. I don’t know that I have much that would support some of the larger pieces that I have.
gloria patterson
I would almost kill for that pin!!!!! I am also one of those people that love all kinds of jewelry. I fell in love with costume jewelry when I caught my mother throwing away some old costume jewelry. I got it out of the trash and have bought a lot of stuff on ebay. I got a big glass display case with door at goodwill for $9.00 I have all kinds crystal pins, bracelets in it from the 50’s or later. I am not stuck back them I have a whole lot of rings which my great niece (6) loves to try on. Necklaces and bracelets junk and real…………………… love my jewelry and would love to see pictures of all of your stuff.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Oh Gloria! A kindred spirit! My Mom handed down all of her stuff even the jewelry box she got from the Goodwill in 1948!! When I still worked I wore a different pin on my jacket almost everyday. I love the classics. Just think my Granddaughter will think my treasures from Aurate will be classics too.
Tamra Phelps
Lol, I can see why that would make you happy! They’d make me happy, too.
heather
This was super interesting to read and I learned a few things. I too love rings gold ones and I would love some stackable rings.