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Golden choker necklaces were crafted by Sumerian artisans around 2500 BC and according to curators from the Jewelry Museum of Fine Arts, [1] chokers have been around for thousands of years, appearing in Ancient Egypt, in addition to the Sumerians in Mesopotamia. Often made with gold or lapis, the necklaces were thought to be protective and ...
The first period in Victorian jewellery is known as the Romantic period or early Victorian period. [4] During this period, inspiration derived from the Renaissance, Middle Ages and the natural world. [4] This period saw a rise in the use of gold material, [4] which contributed to the construction of jewellery. Key features in this period ...
As early as 2,000 years ago, they imported Sri Lankan sapphires and Indian diamonds and used emeralds and amber in their jewellery. In Roman-ruled England, fossilised wood called jet from Northern England was often carved into pieces of jewellery. The early Italians worked in crude gold and created clasps, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
1800–1870: The low necklines of the court gowns fashionable at this time led to the use of large necklaces set with precious jewels. [4] In Napoleon 's court that ancient Greek style was fashionable, and women wore strands of pearls or gold chains with cameos and jewels.
The Napoleon Diamond Necklace is somewhat atypical of other contemporary works produced by Marie-Étienne Nitot. [1] Other pieces commissioned from him by Emperor Napoleon, such as the two parures celebrating the Emperor's marriage to Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria, the Marie Louise Diadem, the wedding jewels for Empress Joséphine, etc., all demonstrate a predilection for highly ...
The timeline of wars has been split up in the following periods: List of wars: before 1000; List of wars: 1000–1499; List of wars: 1500–1799; List of wars: 1800–1899; List of wars: 1900–1944; List of wars: 1945–1989; List of wars: 1990–2002; List of wars: 2003–present
For a timeline of events prior to 1501, see 15th century § Events; For a timeline of events from 1501 to 1600, see 16th century § Significant events; For a timeline of events from 1601 to 1700, see Timeline of the 17th century; For a timeline of events from 1701 to 1800, see Timeline of the 18th century
Early cut steel consisted of individual steel studs that had been polished and inserted into metal frames. [1] More complicated designs used multiple baseplates held together by small bits of metal. [3] In the early 19th century the manufacturing process shifted towards using stamped strips in place of individual steel studs. [1]