Choosing Unique Pieces At Jewelry Stores Jacksonville

By Jami Weiss


The culture of decorating the body with various ornamentation has been carried down over thousands of years. Jewelry has evolved from natural materials like bone and wood, to more advanced materials but the tradition has remained intact. Today's jewelry stores Jacksonville have extended their ranges from common neck-pieces and bangles to many other unique pieces.

Wrist cuffs come in a variety of styles, sizes, shapes and colours and can be adapted to suit every change in fashion. Popular materials for cuffs which suit a punk style of dress are leather, and the newest innovation - black rubber with actual tyre tracks. For a more ancient, epic look, cuffs come in thick, gold-plated, brass or copper designs with inlays of semi-precious stones like turquoise or green peridots. Cuffs are usually thick and fit around the entire wrist as opposed to thinner, more delicate looking bracelets and bangles.

Brooches are timeless elements, stemming from as far back as the Victorian era where they were used as ornamental clasps on cloaks. Most commonly, they consist of heavier materials like metals, gold, sterling silver or brass. These materials form firm settings for details like diamonds, gemstones, or enamel designs which add intricate finishes to its surface.

Rings have changed their look and appearance over the years and today, range in colour, style and setting. Most stores will be able to provide advice for first-time ring/diamond buyers on which setting is best and on how to grade different stones and cuts. Some may even provide customized services to create rings according to the client's specific requirements, especially in the case of wedding or engagement rings.

To add some details to a plain bracelet or chain, customers may wish to purchase individual charms or amulets. In ancient times, amulets like crucifixes, cultural symbols and stars were used to provide the wearer with protection from evil spirits or to bring good luck. Although today they are worn also for decorative purposes, charms add subtle detail to delicate chains.

Some shops specialize in providing customers with a full, 'parure', (French term for jewelry set), consisting of matching earrings, a necklace, a bracelet and a brooch. However, some customers may prefer to opt for a 'demi-parure', which consists of only a few of these pieces. The pieces will all contain the same colour stones or decorative elements or have matching styles.

In addition to providing innovative pieces, jewelry stores Jacksonville are the most reliable places to get repair work done on pieces or watches. In addition, many stores will be able to restyle or reset rings and even provide engraving services.




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