A TIMELINE OF JEWELLERY SYLES AND DESIGNS

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A TIMELINE OF JEWELLERY SYLES AND DESIGNS
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• An ultimate expression of luxury, indulgence and
  panache, jewellery has been the desire for
  mankind since time immemorial. From the era of
  the cavemen to the more current times, people
  have been known to adorn jewellery. While it may
  seem like jewellery is timeless in nature, the
  styles and designs undergone continuous change
  over the last few decades. The significant
  historical changes of different times were
  instrumental in the evolution of jewellery.

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• If you wish to know the exact period or phase
  your beloved style was born, allow us to take you
  on a journey or timeline of the evolution of
  jewellery, dating from the 50s to the prevailing
  times.

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• Ritzy 50s 50s was the time when the women
  started to break out of the mould and began
  exploring new realms. Jewellery in these times
  was a reflection of their independence and
  uniqueness. Multi string necklaces, chunky rings
  of gemstones and pearls were very popular.

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• Frugal 60s This was a time when the focus
  shifted from the overly ostentatious to using low
  cost materials. Intricate designs,crumpled and
  hammered textures and black and white palettes
  were in vogue. Jewellery designs were now seen as
  an expression of style and professional
  craftsmanship and there was growing fondness for
  handcrafted jewellery.

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• The eternal 70s 70s are most revered for the
  hippie styles and flamboyant colours. Disco was
  the inspiration for almost everything, be it
  clothes, aesthetics or jewellery. Larger than
  life gemstones and oversized pearls were
  everyones was the setting for most things, be it
  clothes. Layered jewellery and large dangling ear
  rings were a rage.

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• Prodigal 80s The core fashion element of the
  80s revolved around being bold and ostentatious.
  Huge brooches, large rings and heavy danglers
  were ruling the roost. Gold jewellery was still
  supreme but people started experimenting with the
  coated and imitation jewellery too. Bright and
  flashy colours were a reflection of peoples
  mood, which was glitzy.

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• Changing 90s If there was one word which
  represents the 90s perfectly, it is
  transformation. It saw a decline of extravagant
  designs and the focus shifted to more graceful
  and refined patterns of jewellery. Toe rings,
  anklets, hoop earrings, slinky gold bracelets
  were creating waves.

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• Contemporary Times- Jewellery designs in the
  current era are tasteful and posh. With the
  growth of women on the social ladder, their
  tastes have shifted to chic and minimalistic
  designs. Funky Ear cuffs, midi rings, multi
  layered chains, floral motifs, diamond and
  coloured stone necklaces are the preferred choice
  of the women. The chic and contemporary women
  love to embrace the un-identical sides of their
  personality and so the trend of mismatched
  earrings etc. are highly popular.

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• If you wish to indulge in some current or classic
  jewellery designs or patterns, do visit the best
  jewellers in GK M block market, SKM Rajsons
  Jewellers.