These items hold fascination for onlookers as there is that historic quality about these items that makes them exciting and amazing. Ancient jewellery comprising of Roman earrings, Sarmatian rings, Byzantine bracelets, medieval rings, and Greek necklaces is also cherished by young and old people across the globe.Authentic ancient earrings and rings can be selected as beautiful and memorable gifts. These articles are sometimes shaped like ancient signs, symbols and letters.
However, the original jewellery items can still be found in museums and antique shops and many people like to collect them. In addition to rings, bracelets and necklaces, ancient artifacts like statues and figurines are also used as decorative items in many parts of the world.
These ancient jewellery articles are light weight but very sturdy. 12-14th century Byzantine rings, silver legionnaire's rings, and Greco-Roman heart-shaped silver rings are quite popular. Byzantine jewellery is considered very precious and valuable. Filigree, embossing and chasing techniques became popular in that era along with some other decorative methods.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, medieval jewellery came into existence. Popular articles of that era consisted of garnet-inlaid designs and patterns. Celtic gold jewellery is also well-liked all over the world because of its uniqueness and allure. Celtic copper ring, which is also known as the ring of power, is beautiful.
At that time heavy attire was used by men and women and to fasten it some kind of pin or brooch was required.
These brooches came in lovely shapes and designs with interesting figures engraved or painted on them. In ancient Celtic jewellery the use of enamel was quite popular. Wire bracelets made of bronze or copper in many different styles are still very much liked by men and women of all ages.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
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