Antique gold Jewelry

Antique Gold Jewelry

Introduction
Nowadays, the trend and fashion for wearing antique gold jewelry is prevailing in various regions of world. Antique gold jewelry is believed to be a true reflection of middle ages. Antique gold jewelry is a strong medium to depict the royal lifestyle of middle age. In earlier times, emperors and kings used to wear antique gold jewelry. They believed that antique gold jewelry carries special witching and healing powers to cure several diseases.

Antique gold jewelry is available in various forms such as antique gold engagements rings, royal necklaces, antique wedding bands, pendants, cuff links, brooches, earrings, bracelets, anklets, chains etc. Today, antique gold Jewelry is not only purchased to be worn on several occasions but it is also purchased for collection purposes.

Journey of Antique Gold Jewelry

Georgian [1714 to 1830]

During Georgian period, antique gold jewelry was specially carved and designed for king, queens and other members of royal family. Only handmade gold jewelry was popular during that period. Artists and goldsmiths used to carve and design antique gold jewelry with natural designs and patterns such as:-

Flowers

Birds

Insects

Leaves

Holy Gods

Temples

Animals

This type of jewelry was embedded with precious gemstones like:-

Antique pearls

Diamonds

Beads

Precious stones

Victorian [1837 to 1900]

After the end of Georgian period in the year 1830, Victorian period begun. Earlier, gold jewelry was owned only by upper class society. But due to emergence of industrial revolution, middle class people also started purchasing expensive gold jewelry. Contribution of Victorian jewelry could not be underestimated. Victorian period have bestowed the modern world with treasure able work of art in the form of antique gold jewelry. Victorian antique gold jewelry is very royal and very expensive at the same time.

Art Nouveau [1890 to 1915]

The Art nouveau period had lead to the growth of Arts and Crafts movement. During this movement, huge variety of exquisite gold jewelry was designed and crafted. Creativity and originality was at its boom during this period. Today, Art nouveau antique gold jewelry is highly demanded. This antique gold jewelry is considered as one of the most stylish and expensive form of jewelry.

Edwardian [1901 to 1914]

Edwardian period lead to emergence of diamond studded gold jewelry. Diamond gold jewelry became a symbol of pride and wealth during Edwardian period. Today, Edwardian jewelry is considered to be one of the most precious and expensive form of antique gold jewelry.

Art Deco [1920 to 1935]

Art Deco period reflected the art prevailing at the end of world war I and II. In this period, many different artistic designs were carved on jewelry such as:-

Abstract designs

Geometric patterns

Cubism

Today, this kind of jewelry comes under tag line of antique gold jewelry. Abstract designs and geometrical patterns are in great demand today.