Robert Frechette
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Robert Frechette is Founder and CEO of Gilbert & Frech, a leading direct source of jewelry, gemstones, beads and supplies for more than 8 years. You can view wholesale items at http://www.TraderLou.com or view http://www.gilbertandfrech.com for retail listings that are nicely packaged. He can be reached at robert@gilbertandfrech.com or (919) 434-1644 for any questions and comments.
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Greece has a rich history in the jewelry industry that still influences the designs and trends of today. It was around 300 BC that the use of gold jewelry became popular. Greece is known for their gold jewelry. They were also the ones who created the idea of cameo jewelry. I am going to address to styles of Greek jewelry in that are in fashion now.
This week we are going to take a look at jewelry trends in different cultures and countries. We will of course look back at history to see how it helped mold the jewelry fashion industry into what it is today. We will focus on specific countries throughout this week and then showcase of few of Gilbert and Frech’s uniquely original designs and see how the influence of style and culture helped to create them.
Rings are a very popular form of jewelry! They can represent many things from culture, a commitment such as marriage, an achievement, or even a religious standard. Rings became popular during the medieval times. In those days they were made of silver, gold, copper and even iron. Jewels did not start appearing in rings until around the fourteenth century.
Did you know that the necklace dates back to the earliest of human origins? When coming across any type of grave even from earliest time periods, the necklace is found more than any other article by historians and researchers. They have been made of many different types of material. Some were made with the teeth of animals. Some were made using shells, pebbles, glass beads or gold plaques. For centuries men and women have had the innate desire to adorn the neck.
Did you know that silver is one of the precious metals? A precious metal is by definition rare and has high worth economically. It is scarce but it is the most available of all the precious metals and it is also the most affordable. To me, that makes silver one of the best investments a person could make. Whether it is in the actual investing of the stock market or in pieces of jewelry, it is a smart and solid choice to go with.
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