Monday, August 12, 2013

The Types Of 1950S Jewelry

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By Andrea Davidson


1950s jewelry comprised of adorning factors that were used by quite a good number of people. These ones were prepared by some artisans who had massive and elaborate skill in their work. These artisans dealt in different materials depending on availability of raw materials, skill and the machinery required.

Among the most commonly used materials were those obtained from wildlife. These ones ranged from the big animal parts to other small animal parts such as the feathers of some varieties of birds. The individuals who indulged in preparing these ones had to go out hunting for these animals either for meals or for this primary purpose. Those who were not good hunters purchased their raw materials from the hunting people.

The individuals who used these adorning components felt very good about themselves. It is majorly because they had that natural feeling in them and made them feel very good especially when they were designed according to their traditions. The artisans on the other hand did not struggle much in terms of getting the raw materials. This is especially for those who had the skill to go out into the forests and do the hunting by themselves.

The other artisans of those days resorted to using materials obtained from trees. These in most cases were commodities such as beads. These ones were not obtained just from any tree. There was a special category of these commodities that was used. The selected trees had to have the kinds of beads that could never wither. After drying up, they also were expected to be the kinds that did not break or even crack.

In places where such trees were found in plenty, the artisans were highly favored. They did not need to look for them or even purchase them from anyone. However, in times of deficiency, individuals who owned these trees made very good business. This is because these artisans then asked for them to supply them with the beads at a given fee. Most individuals could learn this skill and serve very well.

Other people did their operations from industries that were run using some levels of technology. These ones are the individuals who dealt in making the metallic jewels. The commodities used to get them to their final form were highly sophisticated and expensive. The people too needed some good levels of skill in order to merit in their word. Some individuals who were of high classes resorted to using some materials such as silver and even gold.

The people who made this category of jewels were considered the wealthiest in the industry. When they received orders for the very good ornaments made of gold, it was an opportunity for them to earn very well. They therefore managed to even open up their own firms, hence the distribution of such firms in various parts of the world.

1950s jewelry was in a wide array. It then was up to the people using it to select that which they felt was the best material for them. As such, the artisans who prepared these commodities were assured of market, whichever the material used was.




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