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How are Silver Pendants Made?

December 26th, 2009
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There’s something about the cool white glow of a silver pendant, which has captivated our senses throughout human history. Since ancient times silver has been used to make coins, decorative items, and silver pendant jewelry, from this precious metal. It has maintained its popularity throughout the ages with artisans, due to its pliability as well as because of its strength.

There’s a lot that goes into the making silver pendants, from the time that it is brought up from the mine, to the time the silver pendant is sold on the general market. The silver pendant that is gracefully resting around your neck has gone through many transformations. In most cases by the time the silver arrives to the artist, it is ready to be utilized in crafting jewelry according to what method he or she may choose. The artist has a variety of options as to what form of silver he or she would like to work with. Often the artist is able to purchase pre -rolled sheets of silver in a variety of thickness or rolled wire in several different gauges and shapes, as well as silver blocks or scrap pieces of silver, that the artist uses to melt down and then pour into a mold, which is called casting.

Silver pendants can be made using different techniques, and can often represent the artist’s unique style. One of the older forms of working with silver, because it is so soft, is to roll the silver out and then a rough shape, which will become the silver pendant, is cut out. Often the cut piece would be then pounded out with a mallet to flatten the silver and to temper it. Silver pieces were also sometimes pounded over some kind form, which would give it shape and definition to the silver pendant. Pounded silver often has a very unique look to it because of the marks left by the mallet, it also ensures that each piece is one of a kind, and no one will have a silver pendant just like yours.

Another method, which is also very old, is called casting. Casting is when pieces of silver are melted down and then poured into a mold and allowed then to harden. The process of making the mold is an art form in itself and is commonly referred to as the lost wax method. The artist takes softened wax and basically sculpts the wax into the desired shape he/she wishes the finished silver pendant to be.

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This is then placed into another mold, and plaster of Paris is then used to encase the wax sculpture, leaving an opening at the top. Once the plaster has dried it is then heated up enough to melt the wax within the plaster, leaving the shape of what will be the silver pendant inside.
The artist next melts the silver, until it becomes liquid than pours into the mold. Once the silver has solidified, the mold is then broken open and the silver pendant is then removed once it is cool enough to be handled.

The silver pendant is now ready to be finished with hand tools, such as filing down any burrs along its edges and then buffed and polished to the shining gleam we have come to expect with silver jewelry. Once completed the silver pendant is then ready to be packaged and sold on the market.

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Where to Find Wholesale Sterling Silver Festoons and Pendants

December 12th, 2009
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If you find yourself confused by what you’ve read to this point, don’t despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish.

Silver jewelry is all the rage on a jewelry market that is just beginning to discover its uses. Whereas up until now gold has dominated the market, silver just now beginning to show its potential. As a result, high quality sterling silver is much in demand. This demand makes the competition for low-priced silver great. In order to avoid paying a good deal on sterling silver it is important that that you be alert to the loopholes in the marketplace and know where to look to find these loopholes.

Inevitably, the prices at the jewelry store are not going to be the lowest prices available on the market. Just as with many other endeavors the most prudent choice when seeking to obtain a bargain price on objects with silver festoons and or silver pendants is to look to wholesalers. A wholesaler is a person who sells supplies to a retail outlet. How does this help you save money?

Simple. Figure that when a retailer is figuring out the price of its inventory they do it using a set system. The retail company has to pay good money out of their pocket to purchase the product from a wholesaler. They must then calculate the cost of the product and the cost of the freight to ship the product to their store. Once they have that number they will calculate how much profit they want to make a map product and add that on to the cost. That will give you the retail cost of your product. For example, say that Harry is buying a flat of silver jewelry for his novelty shop from Silver Co. Inc. The flat of jewelry cost him $100 and there are 25 pieces of jewelry in the flat. Freight costs for the flat to be shipped to his store were $15. Therefore, the total cost of the flat of jewelry to Harry was $115.
Here he would then determine the cost per individual piece of jewelry to himself (115 divided by 25, or $4.60 per piece) and the amount of profit that he needs to make on each piece of jewelry in order to keep his shop afloat. For example’s sake we will say that Kerry needs to make $100 profit from the entire flat of jewelry. This means that he needs to make four dollars in profit for every piece of jewelry he sells. Therefore, even though hair he only paid $4.60 for each individual piece of silver jewelry with the consumer unwise enough to show an interest in any one of those pieces of jewelry is going to pay $8.60 to be able to take it home.

Working with a wholesaler simply serves to cut out the middleman. Let’s say that the consumer decides to remove Harry from the equation and simply purchase their jewelry from a wholesaler. Rather than placing four dollars in Harry’s pocket the consumer can keep their four dollars and purchase the flat of jewelry for $100 plus freight rather than $216. That is a great deal of money remaining in the consumer’s wallet.

How can you find a repeatable wholesaler? Hopefully before you are attempting to take the creation of jewelry and other novelties to a professional level you will have come to know some of the other people in the business. Other jewelers and many jewelry shops that sell sterling silver will be able to refer you to a repeatable wholesaler.

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About Sterling Silver CZ Journey Pendants

November 14th, 2009
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It is a very elegant statement when one is seen wearing a Sterling silver CZ journey pendant. The clean lines, although simple in design, is reminiscent of other classic jewelry pieces, throughout modern society. A Sterling silver CZ journey pendant has become a standard in most women’s fine jewelry wardrobe.

A Sterling silver CZ journey pendant is more then just a simple necklace; it represents the journey of love that a couple takes throughout their lives together. Each graduating stone increases in size and represents growing love between each of you. A Sterling silver CZ journey pendant expresses this growing love and the journey it takes to get there.

Traditionally Sterling silver CZ journey pendants are often given at holidays and on anniversaries and although most women, can appreciate the meaning attached to a Sterling silver CZ journey pendant, receiving one as a gift is appropriate at any time.

When buying a Sterling silver CZ journey pendant knowing as much as possible and having a general understanding about cubic zirconia will help you make the best choice about quality. Knowing a little history about its composition and how it compares to the diamond is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re purchasing a high quality Sterling silver CZ journey pendant.

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Cubic zirconia is one of the only lab created synthetic gems, which has been so widely accepted as a substitute for a diamond by the general public, that they are now even making bridal sets because of the demand. Cubic zirconia has a brilliant fire and is durable, with a Moh’s hardness rating of 8.5, and with a diamond coming in at a 10, cubic zirconia isn’t far behind it.

You should be aware that there are grades of quality within cubic zirconia, just as there are with other gemstones. A higher grade CZ of course will cost you more them the medium to lower grades, but as with most gemstones, you get what you pay for and it is always best to go with the higher grades when choosing your Sterling silver CZ journey pendant.

There is no need to do anything special as to cleaning you’re Sterling Silver CZ Journey pendant and you can clean it as you would any other of your fine Sterling Silver jewelry. A once the year cleaning by a professional jeweler is always a good idea as they could check the setting for any needed repairs as there’s nothing worse than losing a stone.

One of the reasons a Sterling Silver CZ Journey Pendant is so attractive is because of its affordability, as it puts some of life’s little luxuries a bit closer, enabling everyone who wants to put some quality sparkle into there lives do so and not break the budget. A high quality Sterling Silver CZ Journey Pendant even though it is set in Sterling Silver is an affordable luxury and is a statement of your love.

Your Sterling silver CZ journey pendant is not only breathtakingly beautiful, with a deep fire; your pendant also will stand up to the test of time. A high quality grade of cubic zirconia within your Sterling silver CZ journey pendant is going to give you a lifetime of pleasure, at a fraction of the cost, and having this classic piece within your jewelry collection, is priceless.

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Silver Sandal Pendants

October 24th, 2009
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Imagine if you will for a moment in the gloom and doom that generally accompany a winter day spent at home. The sky is gray. The ground, covered with snow, has lost its luster and is also gray. Everyone around is lamenting the snow, and their moods are gray. All in all, winter can be a very gray, dull time. So how can you spice up your mood and propel your way through winter with a smile?

Is everything making sense so far? If not, I’m sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.

Now imagine for a moment that it was summertime all year-round. The birds in the trees. The flowers blooming bright. The waves crashing on the beach as you dance barefoot through the sand in the moonlight. While there is no way that you can be certain to make the sun’s hot rays shine all year round you can carry a reminder of those precious hours of freedom spent enjoying the heat and the atmosphere of the beach with you all throughout the winter with a silver sandal pendant.

Imagine walking around through the whole of the winter with a flip-flop hanging from a rope around your neck. Probably not the fashion statement you were going for in order to impress your boss, right? (If it was, make sure that you never quit that job. You will never find a boss that cool again.) Even though a flip-flop or a sandal immediately brings back all of the happy feelings you had when you were enjoying fun in the sun throughout the months of July and August it is generally considered rather tacky to carry a shoe around with you any place other than on your foot. Modern jewelers have changed this. They have created the type of sandal that was designed to be worn around your neck, so that when you find yourself stuck in the middle of the winter doldrums with no chance of escape you can touch your necklace, turn your thoughts inward and find the strength to get through until this hideous season is over and you can once again find happiness in the simple things in life; a smooth seashell, a colorful fish or that summer tan that will make you look and feel as though you just spent a holiday in the Bahamas.

Be careful! Wearing a sandal pendant does not mean that you are pining away for summer (even though you probably are), nor does it only represent the fact that you have an “X” slashed through each day and the little Christmas countdown clock counting down the days until Memorial Day when the pool opens up. Wearing a sandal pendant says a lot about your personality. It says, “I will not be a slave to conventional fashion. I will go my own way. I will find satisfaction in every aspect of my appearance, right down to something as small as my necklace” and, perhaps most importantly, a sandal pendant declares to the entire rest of the world slogging through dreary winter weather, “You can take the girl out of the beach but you can’t take the beach out of the girl.”

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A True Classic Never Dies

October 21st, 2009
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Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Silver Pendants. When you start sharing the fascinating Silver Pendants facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.

It is an inarguable fact that today’s society has happily thrown its former opinions and values to the wind in favor of a more flamboyant lifestyle. This can be seen by the popular manner of clothing, hairstyle, music, activities and, perhaps most noticeably, its popular jewelry. Once kept small and sedate jewelry is now making its own debut in the more popular at Eastern and tribal styles found in Africa and Asia.

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There are, however, some classics which remain untouched. The purity and beauty of plain silver jewelry has not lost its appeal in the current craze for the unusual; in fact, with the return to several of the classic styles of dress and mannerisms plain silver jewelry is more popular than ever before.

The trend in plain silver pendants dates back to the dark ages, when men and women wore silver crosses in an attempt to protect themselves from those things that went bump in the night. While the effectiveness of these dubious charms and pendants was never proven, they remain an integral part of the foundation of jewelry design for the rest of history. There are very few individuals today who can say that they have never owned or worn a simple cross necklace at some point in their youth. From the necklace of the cross spraying various other, more complex designs; however, the principle of simplicity and purity remain the same.

Plain silver pendants got their next big boost with the advent of the charm bracelet. A charm bracelet is a bracelet made of many links put together upon which small charms can be hung. These charms range from the classic cross (take note of how the Christian religion continues to influence people’s mannerisms and style of dress throughout history) to be more flamboyant red high-heeled shoes and four leaf clovers. These were incredibly popular in the late 20th century, and remained a popular fashion item among children and young teenagers today. Most of these charms are alike in that they are not incredibly complex; however, it is their simplicity that in many ways makes them more appealing. Charm bracelets bring to mind hot summer nights and childish wishes upon a star.

The latest trends in silver jewelry are the Italian charm bracelets. Introduced to Americans by the Italian nation in the 21st century, these innovative versions of an old classic have set the fashion industry on its ear. Italian charm bracelets consist of links which link together overtop of a core frame; however, unlike the traditional charm bracelet there is nothing dangling off these bracelets. They present a clean, smooth line that serves to greatly reduce the risk of the charms being broken or damaged due to normal wear and tear.

Regardless of what the fashion industry considers to be hot and in vogue today, plain silver pendants will never go out of style. These can be found at any local jewelry store or designed by any clever designer

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All about Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant Jewelry

October 4th, 2009
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In today’s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.

What makes tanzanite such an extraordinary gemstone? It could be it’s unusual blue aura that seems to cause it to change in different light or perhaps it is because it is so rare that you don’t have to worry about everyone having a Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant.

Tanzanite as a gem has only been around for about 41 years as it was discovered in 1967. The scientific name for Tanzanite is Blue Zoisite, and the only place in the world that this deep blue crystal occurs is in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, Africa. The mining of Tanzanite is only done on a very small scale and very rarely do they find large deposits, normally only small grains are commonly found, which are then used to make Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant Jewelry.

The jewelry company Tiffany, around 1967, came up with the trade name of Tanzanite for this gem and within a short period of time was one of the first companies to present tanzanite jewelry to the general public. Since then the popularity of Tanzanite never waned and only grew as it captivated the public with its unusual beauty. The universal appeal of Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant Jewelry enchants both the young and independent as well as the discerning and mature, with its deep blue and purple tinged hue.

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Only very few licensed Tanzanite merchants handle the Tanzanite trade and over 90% of all Tanzanite merchants are members of the International Colored Gemstone Association- ICA. Assuring that Tanzanite is only passed along reputable trade routes and into the hands of major reputable jewelers around the globe. You can rest assured that your captivating Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant was not subject to trade via dubious channels.

Couple this with purchasing your Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant from a reputable dealer and you should not have to worry about buying a counterfeit piece. To be even more confident about your choice, it’s always a good idea to talk to several jewelers as well prior to purchasing your Sterling Silver Tanzanite pendant.

There are a few things that you need to be aware of pertaining to the care of your Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant. One of the most important is that you should never use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner on your Silver Tanzanite Pendant as it can damage the stones. It is also best to avoid allowing your Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant to come in contact with acids of any kind. It is often recommended that you take a Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant into a jeweler and have it professionally cleaned at least once a year.

The Tanzanite within your Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant is a relatively fragile gem having only a value of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, compared to a diamond that is rated as 10 on Moh’s hardness scale. This makes Tanzanite not a particularly hard gem, and one that will not stand up to a lot of abuse but with a little extra care your Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant will last many years and provide you with long-term pleasure.

Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about Silver Pendants into just one article. But you can’t deny that you’ve just added to your understanding about Silver Pendants, and that’s time well spent.

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About Sterling Silver CZ Journey Pendants

September 24th, 2009
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Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Silver Pendants? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Silver Pendants.

It is a very elegant statement when one is seen wearing a Sterling silver CZ journey pendant. The clean lines, although simple in design, is reminiscent of other classic jewelry pieces, throughout modern society. A Sterling silver CZ journey pendant has become a standard in most women’s fine jewelry wardrobe.

A Sterling silver CZ journey pendant is more then just a simple necklace; it represents the journey of love that a couple takes throughout their lives together. Each graduating stone increases in size and represents growing love between each of you. A Sterling silver CZ journey pendant expresses this growing love and the journey it takes to get there.

Traditionally Sterling silver CZ journey pendants are often given at holidays and on anniversaries and although most women, can appreciate the meaning attached to a Sterling silver CZ journey pendant, receiving one as a gift is appropriate at any time.

When buying a Sterling silver CZ journey pendant knowing as much as possible and having a general understanding about cubic zirconia will help you make the best choice about quality. Knowing a little history about its composition and how it compares to the diamond is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re purchasing a high quality Sterling silver CZ journey pendant.

It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of Silver Pendants is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about Silver Pendants.

Cubic zirconia is one of the only lab created synthetic gems, which has been so widely accepted as a substitute for a diamond by the general public, that they are now even making bridal sets because of the demand. Cubic zirconia has a brilliant fire and is durable, with a Moh’s hardness rating of 8.5, and with a diamond coming in at a 10, cubic zirconia isn’t far behind it.

You should be aware that there are grades of quality within cubic zirconia, just as there are with other gemstones. A higher grade CZ of course will cost you more them the medium to lower grades, but as with most gemstones, you get what you pay for and it is always best to go with the higher grades when choosing your Sterling silver CZ journey pendant.

There is no need to do anything special as to cleaning you’re Sterling Silver CZ Journey pendant and you can clean it as you would any other of your fine Sterling Silver jewelry. A once the year cleaning by a professional jeweler is always a good idea as they could check the setting for any needed repairs as there’s nothing worse than losing a stone.

One of the reasons a Sterling Silver CZ Journey Pendant is so attractive is because of its affordability, as it puts some of life’s little luxuries a bit closer, enabling everyone who wants to put some quality sparkle into there lives do so and not break the budget. A high quality Sterling Silver CZ Journey Pendant even though it is set in Sterling Silver is an affordable luxury and is a statement of your love.

Your Sterling silver CZ journey pendant is not only breathtakingly beautiful, with a deep fire; your pendant also will stand up to the test of time. A high quality grade of cubic zirconia within your Sterling silver CZ journey pendant is going to give you a lifetime of pleasure, at a fraction of the cost, and having this classic piece within your jewelry collection, is priceless.

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All about Silver Baltic Amber Pendants

September 15th, 2009
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The ageless beauty of a Silver Baltic Amber Pendant, timeless in the sense of fashion, as for centuries artisans have utilized Baltic Amber in jewelry, highly prized for its clarity and its ease to be able to fashion it into timeless pieces.

The Baltic Amber, such as what is in your Sliver Baltic Amber Pendant, is around the age range of 30 to 90 million years old. Although it is often classified as a gem, with a hardness rating on the Mohs’s scale of a 2-2.5, it is actually a fossilized tree resin and this accounts for the varying ranges of colors within the amber, but the majority of Baltic Amber come from pine tree resins, often prized because of the inclusions of insects contained in the resin, although this can be rare.

90% of the world’s extractable amber is located in the Kaliningrad region of Russia along the Baltic Sea, where raw Amber is simply cast up from the sea floor by the waves and then collected at the ebb tide. True Amber is only slightly denser then salt water and was often caught in nets along the Baltic shore.

There are about 250 varying shades and colors in Baltic amber. The most common range from transparent honey yellow through warm orange, but also red on up to brown, so when choosing your Silver Baltic Amber Pendant you will have a variety of colors to choose from. All Amber is highly valued and it is just a matter of personal preference as to your taste in color, shape, and design, when choosing your Silver Baltic Amber pendant.

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It is difficult to make sure that you are buying a real Silver Baltic Amber Pendant and not counterfeit amber pendant. There are several tests that one could do to determine if amber is genuine although in the case of finished jewelry it is not recommended, as it would damage the piece. The majority of tests involve heat and the use of salt water but this is usually only done with raw amber. It is sad but there are a lot of counterfeit Baltic Amber silver pendants on the market and using price as a gauge is of no use in most cases. Purchasing your Silver Baltic Amber Pendant from a reputable jeweler or dealer will ensure that your piece is genuine.

Caring for your Silver Baltic Amber Pendant properly will assure that you are able to enjoy your beautiful piece for many years to come. Amber in general can change as time goes on, if exposed to the elements and common chemicals. To help stabilize its color and finish, Amber is often coated with a protective resin when used in jewelry. You will still want to take precautions with your piece.

Your Silver Baltic Amber pendant should not be stored or displayed in direct sunlight, this can over time change its color. It is also a good idea not to expose it to chemicals such as hairspray and perfumes as this can dull the finish and eventually damage your pendant. When storing your Silver Baltic Amber pendant, keep in mind that other pieces of jewelry with sharp edges can scratch and ding the Amber. Putting it into a separate area of your jewelry box or inside a pouch will help protect it. If you need to clean your piece, simply use a soft jewelry cloth.

There is nothing like the warm glow of a beautiful Silver Baltic Amber Pendant as an addition to your jewelry wardrobe. If you use care and precaution, your piece will last a lifetime.

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The Tanzanian Take on Jewelry

September 14th, 2009
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Up until now, it has been countries in the western part of the world who have determined how its citizens should wear its jewelry. Now another voice is being heard. From the wild plains of Africa a new rhythm is echoing throughout the land. The wild tribal jewelry worn by these plainspeople is becoming increasingly popular across the globe.

Apart from its flamboyant style, there is something else that is helping to put the jewelry of South Africa on the map-tanzanite. Tanzanite is a precious gem that can only be recovered from the mines of Tanzania, and its unique nature has made it a growing fad throughout the jewelry industry. Diamonds, with their cold cores and icy perfection, have been the jewel of choice throughout history. They have also been the most coveted, hence the phrase, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Many of the most famous jewel thefts throughout history have involved diamonds. Remember the theft of the jewels from the world’s largest diamond cutter in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2003 that was reputed to be the biggest jewel heist in history?

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No longer is this the case. With the advent of a new society that prefers its people free spirited as opposed to cloistered and meek has come a preference for a new type of jewel, one that has the heat of its people down within its core. This need has been realized through the use of Tanzanite. With its brilliant, deep blue flecked with purple color Tanzanite seems to spring to life as the wearer stares down into it, drawing the soul as well as the eye.

Tanzanite has become a particular favorite for use by those who work in silver. In its purest form Tanzanite actually possesses a yellowish-brown hue rather than the brilliant blue it is revered for. While this color can be baked out by the use of an extremely hot oven, occasionally hints of the hue still remain. These hints are only accented by setting the gem in gold. Silver, on the other hand, draws forth from the stone its brilliant blue due to the contrast. Many silversmiths favor it for use in silver pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings, where its mysterious beauty will only serve to accentuate the beauty of its wearer.

For those who believe in such things Tanzanite is also believed to be the bearer of certain strong, metaphysical properties. It is used as a calming stone for those whose life is in chaos, a characteristic that is believed to be strengthened when it is set in silver, as silver is believed to be able to draw forth the energies of a stone. It is also worn as a protective charm, keeping its bearer safe; a characteristic that was particularly important to the warring tribes of Africa, and its various powers are believed to be equally important to those who live in today’s fast-paced world.

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The History of Patriotic Jewelry in the United States

September 13th, 2009
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America is a country that from the very moment it declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776 has taken great pride in the fact that it is a free nation; a unified nation, a government created by the people, for the people and of the people. This sentiment is echoed throughout its songs, its holidays and many of its traditions.

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This patriotic feeling is also represented by the physical appearance of its citizens, particularly following any great event at which national pride is drawn into question. Take for example the celebration of America’s Independence Day. Anyone who has ever attended one of these feasts has had the happy occasion to look up from eating their chili dog or barbecue (depending on which part of the country they’re in) and seeing hundreds of individuals proudly displaying the stars and stripes. Although for many this has become more a matter of rote than an actual expression, there are none who are willing to forget what it took for their country to be able to declare itself fee.

Perhaps nowhere is this patriotic sentiment as evident as in the jewelry worn by the people of the United States. Jewelry is intended to be a measure of personal expression, with the style and colors representing the inner soul of the individual. While in today’s society that personal expression tends to take a more large and flamboyant form, its people were in no way, shape or form the first to use their jewels to display their patriotic pride. For as long as the country has been able to boast its freedom men, women and children have boasted brooches and tie tacks in various patriotic symbols. Small pins and watches have also been popular for as long as anyone alive today can remember. Historically, the stars and stripes, the American flag, has been the preferred form for these symbols to take. During and following WWII a new era of patriotic jewelry emerged as women began to allow themselves to step out of the box that dictated how they must look and wear jewelry that displayed newfound freedom. Lady Liberty and the American flag were still the insignia of choice, with the American Eagle beginning to make an appearance itself.

Following the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center patriotic jewelry again got another boost as Americans were anxious to show that the terrorists had not diminished their national pride. American again proudly boasted the symbols of their country on their clothing, on their wrists and hanging from silver jeweled pendants from around their neck. Being the era that it is, this patriotism often takes a more spectacular form (is there any part of the human body that cannot be pierced?) and in addition to the classic venues the red, white and blue adorns the noses, eyebrows, chests and belly buttons of America’s citizens.

Few occasions give greater cause for celebration for the citizens of the United States than the declaration of its independence; as long as America is free its citizens will proudly display their patriotism through the accessories they wear, just as they have always done.

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