Unique Handcrafted Jewelry

Unique silver jewelry can be purchased that is made in the heart of the old West or that comes shipped from the small island of Bali in Indonesia. Unique handcrafted jewelry continues to be more than just typical body decorations as are other pieces of jewelry made from gold, platinum and other metals or various materials. For many years, it has been a customized option that many consumers choose to reflect their special tastes and styles. Known for its malleable properties, silver is among the most popular metals used for both custom and production line pieces such as earrings, necklaces, rings, belt buckles and watches. Today's market has seen a particular upsurge in silver popularity for the past 10 years with young and old alike preferring the shiny, white metal over the traditional yellow gold choice.

Certain areas of the world are particularly known for wonderfully customized body decorations that cater to those who prefer to own a one-of-a-kind piece. America offers the specialty art of the West and Northeast that is punctuated by Indian artistry influenced by centuries of native traditions. Much of this unique silver jewelry is made from patterns of Indian art as well as fresh creations from native artisans throughout the country. Brandishing stone and gems in much of their artistry, turquoise is perhaps the most well known stone to be set or inlaid in specialty American pieces. When most customers think of Indian body art, a turquoise necklace, ring or belt buckle is usually what first springs to mind.

Silversmithing continues to be a viable art form among some reservations as well as artists who are not natives, but wish to reflect the special style of early, Native America. "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times." (Psalm 12:6) The sales from native, unique handcrafted jewelry continues to be strong despite the continued growth among the traditional jewel industry that many times yields higher year ends sales. The Native American culture is one of the main areas that produces various unique silver jewelry pieces to a preferred, growing consumer market. Other places in the world have made a strong bid for world wide consumers who value special pieces for their shops, stores or just simply to wear.

Mexico has traditionally claimed a large market for silvercrafted pieces and there has historically been a large overlap in the Native American offerings that show both influences. Silver mines in Mexico in past centuries spurred the art of silversmithing into an art form that has not faded with time. Other areas of the world that have historically and are currently producing unequaled unique silver jewelry are Australia, Peru and as mentioned earlier, Indonesia. Australian pieces can be purchased that are customized to perfection with indigenous gemstones and trendy styles influenced by the country's culture. European glass beads to pearls can be found set in the purest form of the metal and can be appropriate for casual or elegant attire.

Australia is still known for its 'pioneering' spirit and many of its artisans adequately reflect that attitude in their phenomenal artistry. Peru has long been known for its unusual, historical art productions and lays claim as one of the main producers of unique handcrafted jewelry in the world. Gleaning historical inspiration from the early Incan civilization, Peruvian artists produce some of the finest and most exquisite pieces found today. Some of the most popular gemstones used in Peru's unique jewelry pieces are onyx, tigers eye, amber and opal. Many discriminating customers can purchase pieces that are made from Incan patterns of highest quality.

These pieces retain their value and can continue to increase as the precious, white metal coupled with authentic, customized artistry heightens in world wide demand. A small island in Indonesia, Bali, is another important exporter of custom body decorations that has met the consumer demand in a hearty way for the past couple of decades. Even though Bali has been an important center for unique silver jewelry for more than 50 years, only recently has it become a competitive alternative for consumers and businesses. Providing a large amount of products for wholesale and retail businesses, Bali offers skilled artisans that are expert in casting techniques. They also can produce finely crafted pieces that are cast from historical influences of the aged Indonesian culture.

Indonesian art is produced in a competitive manner that makes it appealing to the worldwide demand for reasonably priced, quickly made, customized decorations. The market has exploded with a demand for unique handcrafted jewelry that has been unprecedented in the last 20 years. A preference for silver jewelry has overshadowed the demand for classic, traditional pieces made from yellow gold. All ages and both genders are attracted to a wide array of styles, functionalities and prices that can be found on the worldwide market. Trends of any sort tend to move in circular motions with one metal overshadowing the other for a while in popularity. Now is the time for unique handcrafted jewelry that will last in quality and will offer heirloom value to any consumer.

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