1960′s- Few restrictions in the groovy 60s
brought a hybrid of gold, platinum, silver, natural gemstones and geode
crystals. Faceted gems and round brilliant cut diamonds along with organic,
abstract and jagged shapes dominated metalwork.
It is not so much the occult science of
astrology that we are referring to as it is the microcosmic and macrocosmic
nature of life. The human body is arranged in a manner that reflects the
arrangement of the universe. Here’s one of Cayce’s best explanations of this. I
have italicized a key line and his stenographer capitalized words that Cayce
emphasized by raising his voice during a reading:As we find, Mercury Wholesale Ray Ban Sunglasses,
Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus – with Mars in an abstract position – all becoming
a part of this entity’s experience; not because of bodily birth but because of
the entity as a soul.
1980-1990′s- The affluent 80s brought a demand
for sparkle, glamour and glitzy “Dynasty” and “Dallas” type of ornamentation.
This was countered by the elegant Princess Diana’s marriage which saw refined
taste and grace reemerging. Like most fashion of the 90s, jewelry design was
produced in many retro forms, a collection of times past. Aquamarine,
tanzanite Ray Bans Sale, colored pearls and silver were
incorporated into sophisticated or chunky styles. Many teenagers began wearing
multiple earrings in both or either ears, and Punk Rock influence was seen with
the advent of safety pins and other household items being used as jewelry. Body
piercing came into vogue, drawing unknowingly to most wearers from African origin.
Bangle bracelets of rubber were popularized by Madonna and other pop icons as
the global fascination with fame and superstars began to trump obsession with
royalty.
2000- present day- Hybridizing metals and
non-precious materials became fashionable with new techniques and designers
collaborating colored diamonds or pearls with rubber, stainless steel and even
plastic. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is employed along with synthetic gemstones
for unique, new designs.
1970′s- In this feminist era, women saw fit to
purchase their own jewelry and define their own style. New and different
materials were used such as wood, ivory, rock crystal and coral were
incorporated into jewelry design. The 50s austerity of diamond daywear and
nightwear was abolished and diamonds again saw the light of day. Other
prominent stones were onyx, lapis lazuli and coral and other non-precious
materials. Theme bracelets or charm bracelets are introduced, with add-on
attributes and purchased separately.
1950′s- The invention and explosion of the
Atomic bomb influenced this period with designs of starbursts and sprays of
diamonds. Jewelry was classified into day (gold with no adorning stones) and
night (diamonds) wear. Florentine finishes, twisted rope, mesh, piercing,
fluting, foxtail chain and braided wire became popular textures for gold
jewelry Oakley
Sunglasses. Cultured strings of pearls became fashionable for
daywear and turquoise, coral and amethyst were the in vogue colors and
gemstones for the period.
For the entity finds itself body, mind and
soul, and recognizes – or may become aware of the manifestation of the Godhead
in the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit. He finds himself then a counterpart, a
shadow of all that is; and that within his own self EACH CELL of its body is
but a miniature of the universe without its own body, its own cell of positive
and negative force that applies to the material, the mental and the spiritual.
Indeed then the body is the temple of the living God, where He hath promised to
meet thee in thy searching, in thy seeking to know what ye may do; not for the
gratifying of thine own selfish self alone but to fulfill the purpose for which
ye came into being to be then an emissary, and advocate, yea, a sign;
Traditional gold wedding bands have been
replaced by the platinum wedding band as the ring of choice for matrimonial
wear. Sea glass has become a popular material in jewelry design. Tough resins
of adaptable, colorful and waterproof materials are increasingly used as
technology makes them available. The anklet has become a popular choice for
adornment and is seen everywhere around the world. Black pearls have become
highly desirable in jewelry pieces and Kokichi Mikimoto is the leading designer
and harvester of these gems. The rolex watch is also a status symbol for the
rich and famous. Depression-Era Bakelite has come full circle and is enjoying a
Renaissance in modern jewelry wear with polka dot or multicolored bangle
bracelets and pins of butterscotch and pea green colors. These pieces, although
recycled from days gone by are not cheap and the value of these items is
increasing. Hip-hop culture has infiltrated jewelry design and wearers with
‘Bling-Bling’ style of large, elaborate diamond and gold jewelry and pendants
as a statement of affluence and status. The entire human history of jewelry
making is known, excavated and documented, nothing is taboo and styles are
recovered and fashion trends follow, making modern jewelry wear the choice of
the consumer.
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