الأحد، 2 يونيو 2013

The Unique Qualities Of Beaded Handmade Jewelry

By Michelle Howe


Being an art form that has been around since the beginning of time, beaded handmade jewelry has not lost its attraction to man. It is found in almost every shop or store that you enter. Its beauty is focused on the variations found in each individual piece and duplicity is impossible. Stones can be are found worldwide.

When man first uncovered these stones, they were enthralled with their beauty, Still, there were few ways in which they could put them to use in their daily lives. So these stones became an adornment that was threaded onto a leather strap and worn as a necklace. This inspired man to create other forms that could be worn around the wrist and on the ears. It was even used to decorate clothing.

The materials used have a wide range. Throughout history even paper has been used to handcraft beads along with glass, metal, porcelain, wood, and gemstones of every imaginable kind. These vast variety of material made it possible to create items that were unparallelled in their attraction to the human race. Many of the stone were painted or otherwise embellished to add another dimension to their innate beauty.

These stones were also given meaning by the people and the place where they were found. The American Indian was perhaps one group of people who used beads in many functions and having come from the earth they gave them meaning. One well documented stone of the Indian is the turquoise. This is most likely because the Indian felt this stone was at one with the earth or signified the sky an freedom. Early religions said the ruby stood for the blood of Christ.

Perhaps the most enticing aspect of this craft is the fact that no two pieces are ever exactly alike. They are not machine made but produced by the hand of man therefore allowing for the imago imagination to take over in the manufacture of this art. Using these stones in their natural state allows for immeasurable design forms.

It is understandable why beads such as this are held in such fascination by mankind. This jewelry is no longer limited to the wealthy but can be worn by those from every walk of life. Man has found ways of duplicating the look of this natural stone and allowing them to be sold at affordable prices. Although man made their beauty closely matches the real thing.

Diamonds are said to be one of the most precious stones that there is and this is rightfully so. Yet, even the diamond can be overlooked in favor of beaded jewelry. These beads hold a beauty that is all their own and being hand crafted makes them unarguably distinct. Beading has found its rightful place.

Another draw of beaded handmade jewelry is that it is a craft from that can be learned by many. If you are a craft person of any kind, you may find that with a bit of practice you can become adept at producing some very fine pieces of your own. Many have taken this part-time craft and worked it into a full time and lucrative business.




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