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Creating your own fine jewellery makes a gift, extra special. Modern living is increasingly trying to re-connect with the more traditional elements of the festive season. Creating hand crafted jewellery exchanges the immediacy of modern commercialism for a nurtured, creative expression.
Jewellery making is an intuitive journey allowing the personal relationship with the recipient of your gift to be celebrated.
The festive season is the perfect time to begin exploring the world of beads and[..]
Categories: The Design Studio
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We tend to think of decorative jewellery as a relatively recent phenomenon. In fact, archaeological evidence suggests that early humans may have created and worn beaded jewellery up to 75,000 years ago, making it one of the world’s oldest expressions of individuality and status.
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Two beads made from ostrich eggshell were discovered by archaeologists in Tanzania in 2004, and are thought to be around 70,000 years old. They are believed to be the world’s earliest [..]
Categories: The History of Beads, Glass Beads, Beads