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Published: July 25, 2006
The world of jewelry began as early as 30,000 B.C. with beads. Today beaded jewelry of all different sizes, colors, and patterns has continued to remain a growing fashion trend around the globe. From their original derivatives, beads were first made of animal parts and eventually grew to include coral and shell beads, wood, bone, stone, and precious stones in ancient times.
Beaded jewelry constituted the earliest forms of jewelry in ancient times. People began wearing precious stones and other valuable material on their bodies because they were often travelers and possessed limited carrying ability. Furthermore, anthropologists and archaeologists agree that the introduction of beaded jewelry were among the earliest physical demonstrations of symbolic thinking.
A common trade item since the beginnings of civilization, beaded jewelry served as more than just a simple means to transport valuable substances. During the Stone Age, beaded jewelry was primarily used for adorning the body. Throughout history beads have also been attached to many spiritual beliefs, cultural customs, social traditions, and have been used to signify power, wealth, and beauty.
The Syrians made popular the use of semi-precious stone beads in 2800 B.C. and glass beaded jewelry was first introduced in 2180 B.C. in Mesopotamia. These beads quickly became popular because of their durability and low cost. Therefore they were commonly used among the ancient Egyptian and Phoenician cultures. The significance of beaded jewelry must have also have been believed to transcend time because it was commonly found among the tombs of both wealthy Egyptian pharaohs and poor people alike.
In the United States, the beginning of beaded jewelry dates back to the creations of Native American tribes, who are still known for their intricate bead work. Glass beads were brought by European colonists nearly 500 years ago and continue to remain the most popular form of beads used by jewelry makers today.
Since the early 1990s beaded jewelry has become increasingly popular both in the U.S. as well as around the world. The International Society of Glass Beadmakers currently holds a membership of over 1,500, which is more than a 100% increase since 1993. One of the fastest growing hobbies in the U.S., businesses in bead shops have increased over 150% in the past decade and there are even several beading magazines for jewelry makers. Beaded jewelry has become such a popular fashion trend that even celebrities like Jade Jagger and Jennifer Lopez have launched their own lines.
The current fascination with beaded jewelry has also become popular worldwide, in such countries as England, Italy, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. Beads also constitute a major portion of the Czech Republic's GNP, with the production of most of the world's glass seed bead supply as well as pressed glass shaped beads and handmade beads.
Beaded jewelry constituted the earliest forms of jewelry in ancient times. People began wearing precious stones and other valuable material on their bodies because they were often travelers and possessed limited carrying ability. Furthermore, anthropologists and archaeologists agree that the introduction of beaded jewelry were among the earliest physical demonstrations of symbolic thinking.
A common trade item since the beginnings of civilization, beaded jewelry served as more than just a simple means to transport valuable substances. During the Stone Age, beaded jewelry was primarily used for adorning the body. Throughout history beads have also been attached to many spiritual beliefs, cultural customs, social traditions, and have been used to signify power, wealth, and beauty.
The Syrians made popular the use of semi-precious stone beads in 2800 B.C. and glass beaded jewelry was first introduced in 2180 B.C. in Mesopotamia. These beads quickly became popular because of their durability and low cost. Therefore they were commonly used among the ancient Egyptian and Phoenician cultures. The significance of beaded jewelry must have also have been believed to transcend time because it was commonly found among the tombs of both wealthy Egyptian pharaohs and poor people alike.
In the United States, the beginning of beaded jewelry dates back to the creations of Native American tribes, who are still known for their intricate bead work. Glass beads were brought by European colonists nearly 500 years ago and continue to remain the most popular form of beads used by jewelry makers today.
Since the early 1990s beaded jewelry has become increasingly popular both in the U.S. as well as around the world. The International Society of Glass Beadmakers currently holds a membership of over 1,500, which is more than a 100% increase since 1993. One of the fastest growing hobbies in the U.S., businesses in bead shops have increased over 150% in the past decade and there are even several beading magazines for jewelry makers. Beaded jewelry has become such a popular fashion trend that even celebrities like Jade Jagger and Jennifer Lopez have launched their own lines.
The current fascination with beaded jewelry has also become popular worldwide, in such countries as England, Italy, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. Beads also constitute a major portion of the Czech Republic's GNP, with the production of most of the world's glass seed bead supply as well as pressed glass shaped beads and handmade beads.
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