Iranian jewelry
The root of the word “jewelry” comes from the French root equivalent to “jouel”. But the root of both these words comes from the Latin word Jocale. The written form of the word jewel is different in American and British English. In American English, this word is written as jewelry, and in British, South African, Irish, and Australian English, it is written as jewellery. In Canadian English, both of these words are used.
In the past, jewelry had various uses, including removing evil and preventing the harm of the devil, and there was a belief that jewelry has the power to prove innocence or prophesy. In the past, jewels were classified only based on their colour, so all red jewels were called rubies, green ones were called emeralds, and blue ones were called sapphires.
All kinds of Iranian jewelry (applications)
The use of different types of jewelry has been different in different cultures, for example, jewelry that is used on the ankle or nose is more popular in Asia, and in Europe, other forms of jewelry such as rings, brooches, necklaces, and earrings are used more.
In ancient Iran, different types of Iranian jewellery have been popular among people because different ethnic groups have always lived in Iran and each of them has their traditions and customs. For example, the popular Iran jewelry among the Qashqai tribe and the Arabs of the Khuzestan region have always been bangles, anbardan, clove necklaces, Quran frames, and Mahlo necklaces. The use of gold and jewelry in Iran began with the inhabitants of the Iranian continental plateau in the way that they used coloured seeds and beads to make ornaments for themselves. Iran jewellery is one the best.
Types of metals in jewelry
Gold metal in jewelry
Gold can be classified as one of the most precious metals. Among the properties of gold, we can mention its high malleability and softness, which makes it impossible to use it alone and must be combined with other metals to obtain the necessary strength. Therefore, all gold that is combined with other metals is called an alloy, except for 24-karat gold, which is pure. Among the metals that are added to gold to increase its strength, we can mention silver, palladium, nickel and copper.
gold carat
Carat is a unit that measures the purity of gold and other metals. The higher the presence of other metals in gold, the lower its grade and subsequently its price is also lower and vice versa. People’s interest in carat is different in different countries, for example, in our country people like 18 carat, while in Arab countries this number is 24.
gold colour
The colour of gold can vary depending on the alloy used in it. In the alloy of gold, copper and silver, if the amount of gold is more, the gold will turn yellow. In the alloy of gold, silver, copper and zinc, if the amount of silver is more, green gold is obtained. In the alloy of gold and copper, if the amount of copper is more, we will have pink gold, and in the alloy of gold, nickel, palladium, silver and zinc, if the ratio of all is constant, we will have white gold.
Silver in jewelry
Silver, this shiny and attractive white metal, is considered one of the precious metals, and its most use is due to its capabilities, including high conductivity, lustre, malleability, and malleability.
The most consumption of silver in recent years has been in the industry, followed by the manufacture of jewelry and decorative accessories, in addition to the fact that silver ingots and coins are used as investments.
Silver has an exceptional shine! The light-reflecting power of this metal is very high. For this reason, it is used in making mirrors, telescopes, microscopes, and solar cells. Polished silver reflects 95% of visible light rays.
