Diamond pendant and earrings on display at Violiti
The set of jewelry with diamonds is an object of delight and admiration, which appeared on the Violiti website a little over a week ago.
Exhibited lot - earrings and pendant with diamonds from 750 gold.
The love of mankind for these precious stones originated in India. They were found in small quantities in river deltas and delivered to Europe. Since there was no talk even about mass trade, but only about single copies, only very wealthy people could afford minerals.
Closer to the 15th century, diamonds acquired the status of the most expensive means of decoration for jewelry and accessories. All European aristocrats literally "hunted" for them.
Two centuries later, they became the most popular gemstones used in jewelry. But, despite the fact that diamonds were no longer a great rarity, they remained a kind of markers of wealth.
The beginning of a new diamond era is associated with the mid-19th century - the discovery of the richest diamond deposits in South Africa. This jeopardized the image of diamond jewelry. But British industrialists managed to create a monopoly on the price of minerals, to regulate the positions of supply and demand.
In the 20th century, diamonds were no longer a rarity. The media, with their advertising campaigns, made this mineral a symbol of love and strong marriages. The media emphasized that the larger the stone, the stronger the feelings of the giver.
Today, diamond jewelry has become an object of hunting for collectors. In the section of the Violity website Jewelry made of precious metals, stones and bijouterie there are more than 60 thousand lots - pieces of jewelry, including with diamonds.
Exhibited lot - earrings and pendant with diamonds from 750 gold.
The love of mankind for these precious stones originated in India. They were found in small quantities in river deltas and delivered to Europe. Since there was no talk even about mass trade, but only about single copies, only very wealthy people could afford minerals.
Closer to the 15th century, diamonds acquired the status of the most expensive means of decoration for jewelry and accessories. All European aristocrats literally "hunted" for them.
Two centuries later, they became the most popular gemstones used in jewelry. But, despite the fact that diamonds were no longer a great rarity, they remained a kind of markers of wealth.
The beginning of a new diamond era is associated with the mid-19th century - the discovery of the richest diamond deposits in South Africa. This jeopardized the image of diamond jewelry. But British industrialists managed to create a monopoly on the price of minerals, to regulate the positions of supply and demand.
In the 20th century, diamonds were no longer a rarity. The media, with their advertising campaigns, made this mineral a symbol of love and strong marriages. The media emphasized that the larger the stone, the stronger the feelings of the giver.
Today, diamond jewelry has become an object of hunting for collectors. In the section of the Violity website Jewelry made of precious metals, stones and bijouterie there are more than 60 thousand lots - pieces of jewelry, including with diamonds.
