Jewelry has a long and rich history in many cultures. For centuries, it played a key role in defining societies, reflecting rank, and was also a recognized symbol of religion and power.
Ancient Egyptians were among the first to handcraft jewelry. Today, artisans the world over, create their own contemporary jewelry. Jacksonville silversmiths and jewelry artists understand the importance of jewelry in today’s world, and their creations bring as much satisfaction as they do beauty to those who purchase them.
More Than the Icing on the Cake
While there is no doubt that accessories such as jewelry, complete an outfit, jewelry is also a reflection of the individual wearing it. It projects elegance, style, playfulness and personality. The right jewelry can create an expression, or significantly enhance someone’s outfit – and combining pieces together can really produce a vast variety of stylistic expressions.
Jewelry Comes in Many Forms
Historically, beads, bones, feathers, stones, shells and even teeth were used to create wearable works of art that were both functional and decorative. Bones were used to fasten garments while feathers could tie hair back. Today, there are so many options from which to choose when selecting jewelry. It is crafted using beautiful gemstones, crystals, metals and wood. With so many talented artisans practicing the craft, gorgeous creations are readily available.
An Expression of Individuality
Jewelry allows us to experiment with style, express individuality and change the way we look and feel with relative ease and affordability. It allows us to express ourselves in any manner we wish. From bracelets, to earrings, to rings, jewelry can adorn the body and take the wearer from feeling blah to feeling fabulous in seconds.
Every jewelry artist has a unique vision and a style that is infused in each piece they create. Thankfully, as more and more artisans discover the joy of jewelry design, there will be a steady supply of unique and contemporary jewelry. Jacksonville jewelry enthusiasts have many talented artisans in the community to choose from who handcraft jewelry in just about every style, shape and form. The joy of purchasing each piece is finding the artist whose jewelry speaks to you.
Creativity abounds in the Jacksonville, FL studio of Jewelry by Mr. G, where a retired elementary school principal has turned a simple hobby into a thriving business. His passion for handcrafting jewelry has made him a recognized artisan of beautiful silver and gemstone jewelry. Discover his works of art today.
