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History of Necklaces
In Ancient Rome the wearing of
Jewellery was frowned upon. Laws regulated how much gold could be worn by women or buried along with the dead. From about the first century on, Roman
Jewellery began to distinguish itself. Gemstones came into use and were usually cut in circles or rectangular shapes. In the end of the second century gold piercing techniques were invented. It produced a lace like quality in gold neck
Jewellery. The favored style of the time was a chain of differently colored gemstones connected by gold links. In the second and third century it became popular to wear multiple necklaces all at the same time. The types of neck
Jewellery sometimes indicated the level of wealth or class of the wearer. Necklaces were very popular in whatever form could be made. Over the next few centuries the popularity of wearing of necklaces waned significantly. In the late 14th century necklaces started to regain their popularity due to fashions décolletage. Since then however, necklaces are very popular among all the classes. A favorite gift of children to their mothers is a silver cz gemstone necklace. What mother doesn’t love such a gift from the heart? They are precious not in gemstones or gold but in sentiment and heart value. It stands to reason that it can be said that necklaces have been and will remain a piece of
Jewellery that is completely versatile in its design and the intent of the wearer. Choose from our extensive collection of necklaces, each and every pieces sparkles.
FEATURED ITEMS FROM THE NECKLACE COLLECTION
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