The Secret To Finding The Perfect Artisan Jewelry

Perfect artisan jewelry can only be created when the artisan takes his or her time and pays careful attention to detail

. This perfection consists of the best quality and of the finest craftsmanship. Today, most of the jewelry we we wear is produced in large factories in an assembly line process. Some people may think that the days of unique, one of a kind pieces forged by hand are a thing of the past.

However, such exceptional pieces of artisan jewelry have been found within the cities and local villages of Peru. In many of these villages, time seems to move a little bit slower - artisans take the time to handcraft each piece of jewelry, just as they have for centuries, since pre-Incan times. The highest quality of silver is used by the artisans of Peru; meaning .950 sterling silver. The silver is then accented with butterfly wings and seeds found within the Amazon Rainforest, as well as native stones and shells of all colors.

One example of a South American material that is used is spondylus shell, which can be purple, red, or orange. At one time, this shell was only worn by royalty. It was a symbol of wealth and power. Now, tourists can find beautifully handcrafted spondylus shell jewelry in the marketplace, for reasonable prices.

The Peruvian stones are as varied as Peru's landscape, including obsidian, a black volcanic glass stone, which is said to be a protective stone that can bring purity and clarity to the people who wear it. It looks fabulous with sophisticated formal outfits or simple everyday ensembles.

Peruvian turquoise is another special stone used in Peruvian jewelry. It is also called chrysocolla. It is different from other turquoise, but it is just as stunning, if not more so. The swirling green and blue tones in this stone make it an enchanting accent in handcrafted pendants, bracelets and earrings.

Sodalite is a royal blue stone which sometimes has swirls of white throughout it. It is special stone for writers and anyone who needs to increase the communication and clarity in his or her life.

These .950 Peruvian jewelry pieces are also made with other materials such as carved gourd. In fact, many gourd jewelry pieces are so unique, no piece is an exact replica of another. The exquisite style of the artisan jewelry from Peru often exemplifies a blend of Spanish and Incan cultures. It is amazing to see how the history and traditions that are such a part of the Peruvian culture are reflected in Peruvian jewelry.

All artisan jewelry has, within it, it's own culture. Each piece will often speak to you with a story of its own. It's also when those pieces leave you in awe, in a way the Peruvian pieces will do, that you know you have found the perfect artisan jewelry.

by: Valentina Bella

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