Monday, August 12, 2013

The Types Of 1950S Jewelry

By Andrea Davidson


1950s jewelry comprised of adorning factors that were used by quite a good number of people. These ones were prepared by some artisans who had massive and elaborate skill in their work. These artisans dealt in different materials depending on availability of raw materials, skill and the machinery required.

The materials that were used to make these commodities are of a wide array. There are those individuals who decide to use animal parts to make their adorning aspects. These included those such as feathers from animals such as birds, while others used those such as hooves of these various species. The people who had to use them in making these commodities had to have very good skills in hunting too.

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.

The people who made this category of jewels were considered the wealthiest in the industry. When they received orders for the very good ornaments made of gold, it was an opportunity for them to earn very well. They therefore managed to even open up their own firms, hence the distribution of such firms in various parts of the world.

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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