Nowadays, it is rare the day we go out to the street without a jewel. Whether it is without the watch, without the earrings or without a small bracelet, the jewels have become one more piece of our daily life and even if we go out without them it seems that we are naked. But… Since when do jewels exist? What is their origin? In this post we go back centuries to explain how it all started in the world of jewelry.
HISTORY OF JEWELRY
The first jewels date from the Stone Age
To find the first jewels we must go back to the Stone Age, specifically to the Paleolithic. The first men who populated the earth used natural elements such as minerals to differentiate themselves from others, thus the first jewels were born. Sometimes they were used as talismans, and in others, they became decorative elements becoming valuable objects. Bones, shells, conches, stones… These were the first stones.
The discovery of metal arrives
With the discovery of metal in the so-called Bronze Age, a very relevant change in society and in all materials takes place. It is at this time when the first metal jewelry and jewelry appear, and goldsmithing is born as a profession. At this time, pendants and bracelets began to be created, going from bronze, to silver and finally to gold, and becoming an object of desire among the most influential people in society.
XXI Century, technology arrives to the world of jewelry
And after a walk through the history of jewelry, we arrive at the 21st century, in which there are hundreds of different types of jewelry. Today, technology has reached the world of jewelry to make impossible designs. At Monge Joyeros we are committed to innovation and therefore we make totally new designs thanks to 3D technology.
In which societies were the jewels most used?
The use of jewelry was repeated in all civilizations. However, there are some in which jewelry became especially important:
- Ancient Greece
Precious stones were one of the most desired objects of this civilization. For them, amber was a stone of great beauty and related to luxury. Pendants, diadems and hair pins appeared at this time.
- Ancient Egypt
It is probably the best known antique jewelry. The Egyptians were in love with gold, and the great treasures and jewels of the pharaohs and their women are still praised today.