Curiosities from the world of JEWELRY

For a long time, jewelry has been the perfect accessory that completes everyone’s outfits and style. Some jewels can have sentimental value, others have a value in themselves being true treasures. Every jewel, from the cheapest to the most expensive, can have a story that only the wearer knows.

Curiosities from the world of JEWELRY

Even accessories can be enhanced by the outfits you wear. An elegant look will make the jewelry look stunning and the entire outfit will look fabulous.

Jewelry has fascinated humanity for thousands of years, being symbols of social status, love or spiritual protection. Whether they are made of gold, silver, precious stones or unusual materials, they tell incredible stories. Here are some curiosities about jewels that you probably didn’t know!

However, there are many myths, superstitions and curiosities about jewels, which not everyone knows. Later we will talk about some of these through a column «Did you know that..?».

You knew it THAT..?

1. It is estimated that there are approximately 20 million tons of gold dissolved in the water of the world’s oceans. However, the concentration is extremely low and its extraction is not yet economically feasible.
2. The first engagement ring (a diamond ring) was offered more than 500 years ago, in 1477, by Archduke Maximilian of Austria to his chosen one Mary of Burgundy. Since then the tradition has been preserved and has become a custom practiced by us too, it is a promise of love, before marriage.
3. Jewelry dates back to prehistoric times, when people made their accessories from animal tusks or horns and even precious stones.
4. Most people associate sapphire with the color blue, but did you know that this gemstone can also have shades of blue pink, green, yellow or even white? The color is given by the impurities present in its mineral composition.
5. Pearl jewelry appeared more than 100 thousand years ago. These were preserved from generation to generation and were real treasures, they do not lose their value and do not go out of fashion.
6. The best selling and most made jewelry is 925 SILVER. It is affordable and looks very beautiful if properly cared for. Silver has not gone out of fashion over the years and retains its properties.
7. If you own pearls, be aware that they can lose their luster if they are not worn regularly. Contact with the skin helps keep the pearls hydrated, preventing them from drying out and cracking.
8. Silver cannot be worked in its 100% pure state, because it is very soft, it is used in an alloy with Copper 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper.
9. In the past, insects were used as jewelry. It was the Egyptians who brought this trend, wearing jewelry with Scarabeau scarabs (considered a symbol of the solar deity).
10. An Indian named Har Parkash Rishi holds the Guinness World Record for wears 925 rings on one finger! He did this to draw attention to the Indian art of jewellery.
11. The first diamond to appear in the world was found in India in the 4th century and until the 18th century it was believed to be the only source of diamonds, but later it was discovered that South Africa has an impressive source of these precious stones.
12. The most expensive engagement ring ever offered was valued at $10 million and was received by Mariah Carey from James Packer. Also very precious is the ring worn by Princess Diana (a ring with blue sapphires and diamonds), which currently belongs to the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.
13. The largest diamond discovered is 600 grams and 3106 carats. It was found in 1905 in the Premier mine in South Africa and received the name «Star of David» or «Cullinan». It is currently part of the Crown Jewels of Great Britain.
14. Vintage style gemstone jewelry is always in fashion. While trends change periodically, some are forever. Precious stones are always trendy, highly sought after and some are even very expensive. Engagement rings with diamonds or other sparkling stones from the Victorian or Georgian era are still popular today.
15. Silver jewelry oxidizes due to the sulfur in the air, which reacts with the metal and forms silver sulfide. However, a simple trick to clean them is to use baking soda and tin foil.
16. Is the most expensive ring ever sold the ‘Pink Star’ ring? It is a 59.60-carat pink diamond sold at Sotheby’s auction for the incredible sum of 71.2 million dollars!
17. You can eat gold! 24 karat edible gold is non-toxic and is used to decorate exclusive dishes. You can find it in drinks, cakes or even sushi!
18. The custom of wearing wedding rings dates back to ancient times 3,000 yearspracticed since Ancient Egypt. The circles symbolized eternityand the Romans took up the tradition, wearing the rings on the left ring finger, because it was believed that the «vena amoris» – the vein of love – passed through it.

Jewels are much more than simple accessories: they hide incredible stories, symbols and curiosities. What precious gem do you have in your collection?

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