Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Materials Of 1950S Jewelry

By Andrea Davidson


1950s jewelry had a very unique appearance. Much as they were used in those olden days, people in the recent days still use them. This is following the fact that some of them like their appearance, while others just want to appreciate a lot about what was done by their ancestors.

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 made these ornaments had a very easy task. Most of them did not need very much energy in making their commodities. This included those who used feathers as their raw material. Besides, in that time, the materials were very much readily available. This is because hunting of the various species in various places was not prohibited since they were in plenty then. Besides, no much skill was needed to serve in the capacity of the artisans.

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.

This category was considered the best. The individuals who made their ornaments from them felt like they owned the most precious things around. The individuals who also sold them made very high profits from their work and used them in other transactions. The gold varieties were the most expensive then.

1950s jewelry was in a wide array. Most people in those days appreciated the varieties that were available. However, some people did not feel very good about their use. The industries that manufactured them made very high profits and expanded their operations. They also provided employment opportunities to very many people in those days.




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