Subtlest jewelry Neolithic Period

A bracelet was found in 9500 that one archaeological site in Turkey shows the expertise of the craftsmen in the Neolithic period. Bracelet made of obsidian is the finest jewelry craft show high rates of that period.

As quoted from the pages of the Daily Mail, the researchers from the Français d'Etudes Anatoliennes in Istanbul and the Laboratoire de Tribologie et des Systèmes de Dynamiques then studied the surface of the bracelet. The results of micro-topography of the bracelet is really an amazing show-making technique.

Bracelets made ​​of obsidian, or volcanic rocks that enter into the type of rock crystal or glass. But until now not known technology used to refine the Neolithic obsidian into jewelry such as those found on the site Asikli Höyük. Artifacts bracelet itself was found in 1995 at the site Asikli Höyük, Turkey.

Based on previous research, wristbands diameter of 10 centimeters was polished with an already advanced manufacturing technologies. Materials, pemolesannya level was considered equivalent to a telescope lens-making in the present.

Obsidian jewelry bracelets became the oldest are found, which originate from the Neolithic period. The results of the study it was later published in "Journal of Archaeological Science".

Obsidian craft itself is assumed to reach its peak at 5 to 7th century BC. Findings of any variety of ornamental objects including mirrors and ceramics.

Neolithic period called the New Stone Age period is also known as the cultivation period, which has a man with high craft skill.

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La Peregrina necklace Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection

La Peregrina necklace Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection. Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection was recently auctioned off, turned out to affect the trend of jewelry, especially in the mass market. In fact, Taylor's jewelry collection is far from the word bulk.



One of his collection, La Peregrina necklace decorated with pearls, diamonds, and rubies, with prices hit a record USD11, 84 million (Rp107 billion). No warning, the collection was greatly favored by the people banyak.Hal is related to the presence of American celebrity Jill Zarin at the auction Taylor.


Zarin confessed, his arrival aims to find inspiration for the jewelry line miliknya.Bagi Zarin, who collaborated with Glitterrings, exclusive jewelry does not mean to be expensive. In fact, Zarin collection priced starting at $ 20. "I am very inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection," says Zarin.


Besides Zarin, another jewelry designer who was also inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection is a Kenneth Jay Lane. Designers are often designed jewelry for this Taylor also intends to release a collection of precious jewelry at affordable adapted from a variety of accessories and jewelry belonging Taylor.Lane presents a collection titled "Chic Lady" at a price between $ 39 .50-USD199, 50 consisting of earrings, rings , watches, brooches, necklaces also designed a necklace similar to the famous Taylor-Burton.


Not just a designer, did not miss the online store to sell similar jewelry collection belonging Taylor.Overstock. com presents Taylor's collection of iconic accessories, like earrings chandelier priced at $ 18, 99 and crystal brooch at a price of USD89, 99.


"No wonder that in 2012 will be a lot of popping up with the inspiration of ElizabethTaylor jewelry, especially the colorful collections such as the Corals," says jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz at the same time the observer mode.

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