What influenced jewellery design in the 19th century?
The 19th century was a period of huge industrial and social change, but in jewellery design the focus was often on the past
In the first decades classical styles were popular, evoking the glories of ancient Greece and Rome
This interest in antiquities was stimulated by fresh archaeological discoveries
Where did archaeological jewellery come from?
Much archaeological jewellery comes from tombs and hoards
Sometimes, as with the gold collars from Celtic Ireland which have been found folded in half, it appears people may have followed a ritual for the disposal of jewellery
This collar was found in a bog in Shannongrove, Co
Limerick, Ireland, sometime before 1783
Why do people wear jewellery?
Jewellery made from shells, stone and bones survives from prehistoric times
It is likely that from an early date it was worn as a protection from the dangers of life or as a mark of status or rank
In the ancient world the discovery of how to work metals was an important stage in the development of the art of jewellery
For most cultures, jewelry carries some form of significance. It could be used as a symbol of status, wealth, nobility, rank, religion, job title and more. Here are some of the most fascinating roles that jewelry has played in cultures throughout history.Jewelry, objects of personal adornment prized for the craftsmanship going into their creation and for the value of their components as well. In addition to its decorative function, during much of its history jewelry has also been worn as a sign of social rank and as a talisman to avert evil and bring good luck.Jewelry provides people with a physical symbol to represent meaning, ideas, values and rituals. Those symbols can change the way the owner feels while wearing the jewelry. A symbol of protection might make the wearer feel strong and safe, for example. The symbols in jewelry also work to convey your feelings toward another person.
Cultural significance of jewellery
Overview of the culture of Eswatini
Swazi culture is the way of life and customs of the Swazi people through various historical stages. The culture of Swazi people involves music, food, religion, architecture, and kinship, among many other things. The Swazi people are composed of various Nguni clans who speak the Nguni language siSwati. These people mostly reside in Eswatini and South Africa. Presently, Swazi people may also include citizens of Eswatini. In Eswatini, one of the most visible features of cultural identity is the traditional political structure of the nation and the home. In the national level, the Ngwenyama is considered the head of the nation alongside the Ndlovukati who is the spiritual leader of the nation. National cultural events often involve the Ngwenyama or Ndlovukati. At home, the patriarch of the family is the head and often practices polygamy. This headman, usually referred to as umnumzane is central to all activities of the home. A group of homes forming a community and the land they reside on forms a chiefdom or umphakatsi. Several chiefdoms form an inkhundla which then belongs of a regional division of the country. This connects the older traditional leadership structures to more modern forms of government.
Lyall's Jewellery Shop is a heritage-listed shop at 90 Mosman
Historic site in Queensland, Australia
Lyall's Jewellery Shop is a heritage-listed shop at 90 Mosman Street, Charters Towers City, Charters Towers, Charters Towers Region, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1897. It is also known as Charters Towers & Dalrymple Historical Society Folk Museum. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
