Over the centuries, jewels have always exerted an indisputable charm. Period jewels tell the story of peoples, their habits, lifestyles and aspirations. Found in tombs as grave goods or in homes, to demonstrate a passion that was born with man for the art of adorning himself, jewels, especially in gold, represent and describe the evolution of societies.

Gold is a metal that occurs naturally in the form of nuggets, grains or flakes and, together with stones, constitutes the fundamental element of precious and important jewels.

Ancient jewels dating back 3000 years have been found in a terracotta vase by archaeologists in Tel Aviv, but also Sumerian, Egyptian, Etruscan jewels: they are all testimonies of cultures where jewels had great value and a strong social significance.

Gold and silver work in granulation, repoussé, grains and foil were already practiced with mastery in the Minoan civilization. Necklaces, anklets, diadems, earrings, bracelets and hair ornaments were so common, as well as very well worked, that it is thought that gold was more common in Crete than silver. The stones, also used abundantly and masterfully, were mainly amethyst, carnelian and rock crystal and completed jewels that are now real treasures.

In the centuries to come, jewelry has always been a constant in man's work and his desire for beauty.
Gold processing has not changed substantially over the centuries.

Then as now, the metal is melted and then, with the various techniques of chiselling, embossing, filigree working and moulding, works capable of enchanting the sight are created.

In ancient times, given the shortage of this much-desired metal, objects were often melted down to create new ones, and this prevented precious testimonies from reaching us.

Ancient and sumptuous jewels come to us from Byzantine goldsmithing, but also from barbarian goldsmithing.

The Huns, in particular, used the polychrome style, using many stones, especially red ones such as garnets and almandines.
Briefly tracing the stages of the evolution of jewellery, we note how in the Late Middle Ages the techniques of setting and enamelling intensified, while with colonialism and the arrival of large quantities of precious metal and stones from the newly discovered lands, the creation of jewellery destined for the royals of the European courts was favoured.

In contemporary times, the method of plating became popular, which coats objects made of much less noble metals with a gold patina, and in the twentieth century gold objects were no longer the exclusive prerogative of nobles and the rich, but almost everyone had the opportunity to have gold jewellery, often the favourite gift to give even to the little ones.

In recent times, even considering that gold has always been a commodity accepted by anyone, anywhere on Earth and in any era, the birth of many metal banks and gold buyers represents an accessible and easy opportunity to exchange, buy, move a family's jewels and valuables.

In Italy and Europe, the mastery of artists and big names makes the jewelry sector a fascinating but accessible world. Like true works of art, jewels are admired even just as objects to be known.

Online sales of jewelry and precious items add another piece to this passion . Both the pieces that are sold at the stalls and those that can be traded online often come from auctions, bankruptcies, sold inheritances and are real bargains, interesting to evaluate.

For enthusiasts and those who approach this glittering world with curiosity, having the opportunity to contemplate jewels of great value and beauty represents a dream come true.

Investing in jewelry requires the foresight to follow a few simple, but important rules.

The secrets are summarized in three priorities: originality, authenticity and known brand.

Jewels are an investment for the family, because they defy time, from generation to generation.

There are artists to be considered for their characteristics, such as Buccellati, Van Cleef, Bulgari or Cartier. Their works have on average little material, but great care in the workmanship. Then there are local goldsmiths to keep an eye on, inform yourself and follow.

A jewel illuminates not only the wearer, but also those who admire it.

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