The idea of replacing precious metals in jewelry with ceramics was born relatively recently. In the 80s of the last century, this material was used mainly in medical and space technology. Today, ceramics has found its application in various fields of science, as well as in jewelry and watchmaking.
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A little history
The ancient Greek word keramos means "potter's clay". According to the latest data from archaeologists, obtained in 2012 after excavations on the territory of present-day Croatia, man mastered pottery 17,500 years ago. In the everyday life of ancient people, decorations made from such an accessible natural material were no less common than dishes, but then they were forgotten for a long time, remaining only part of the national costume of the Indians and some other peoples. In the 1760s, when the English managed to create porcelain similar in quality to the famous Chinese, and in 1804, after the solemn coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, cameo-shaped medallions and brooches came into fashion. Then a surge of interest in “homemade” accessories occurred in the late 1950s thanks to the “children of the sun” - the hippies.
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Matte ceramic jewelry
The fashion for combining different textures and materials, as well as the combination of simplicity with emphasized sophistication, has placed ceramics on the pedestal of one of the most popular materials in jewelry of the new millennium. , but elegant, it becomes a wonderful background for semi-precious and precious stones, and goes well with both silver and gold.
How ceramics for jewelry are made
Jewelry ceramics should not be confused with those from which dishes and tiles are made. Jewelry high-tech ceramics made from non-metallic inorganic materials.
- Initially, such ceramics are a powder pressed under pressure into the required shape, which is then fired in a special oven at temperatures above +1600 degrees.
- Under the influence of temperature, the future decoration oxidizes, and its surface acquires enviable strength.
- The ceramic layer is then sanded and polished for a high-gloss shine. And if the polishing process is avoided, you will get a matte finish that looks different, but no less elegant and luxurious.
What is the advantage of ceramic jewelry?
Both glossy and matte ceramics do not oxidize, are highly hard, do not contain heavy metals that can cause an allergic reaction, and their coating does not lose its luster much longer than precious metals.
Matte ceramics - a trend that is gaining popularity
If just a few years ago jewelry with ceramics had entirely glossy surfaces, then in recent years the trend has been for an exquisite matte coating of the material. Matte ceramic, which can be given any color, goes well with silver and gold rings, earrings and pendants, as well as precious stones. Such jewelry looks amazingly stylish and individual, and their cost is amazing!
The most popular shades for ceramic products are white and black, which suit absolutely everyone. When buying ceramic jewelry with stones, you don’t have to worry about the safety of the latter - they are attached to a metal backing that protects them from falling out.
You can wear products with matte ceramics anywhere - to the office, complementing formal suits with them, for walks, wearing casual-style items, with cocktails and evening dresses to any party and feel 100%! After all, rings with ceramics will give elegance to the fingers and attract special attention, and earrings, looking elegant and gentle, will refine the features of the neck and face, emphasizing the winning features of the appearance.
Of course, for Russia, jewelry with matte ceramics is still a novelty. The employees of our online store recently visited the International Jewelry Exhibition in Italy (in September 2019) and, inspired by their hand-made beauty, brought exclusively for our customers a collection of jewelry with rare matte ceramics, whose beauty and special chic will be appreciated by any fashionista. Hurry up to buy spectacular individual rings, earrings and pendants that will highlight your impeccable taste and elegance!
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Jewelry ceramics today
In the 1980s, high-tech ceramics appeared. It was used - and is still used to this day - in instrument making for the needs of the military, aerospace and automotive industries, as well as medicine. Ceramics are a new type of materials with special strength called because they are obtained by sintering various minerals at high temperatures.
“High-tech” ceramics came to the attention of jewelers in 1986, when the Swiss watch company Rado released the world’s first watch with a ceramic case and bracelet. And in 2000, the house of Chanel presented a collection of Ultra ceramic jewelry with diamonds - bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants. Thus, the material with an ancient name and innovative formula finally secured its status in fashion circles.
The main “ingredient” of jewelry ceramics is powdered zirconium oxide. The firing temperature is almost 1,500 degrees Celsius, and this process lasts at least two days. After firing, the product is polished so that it retains its smoothness and spectacular matte shine for many years. Jewelry ceramics are combined with a variety of materials: precious metals (gold, silver), precious and semi-precious stones, cubic zirconia, steel, carbon, glass, wood and genuine leather.
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Today, ceramics are one of the most popular materials for the production of a variety of household items known to mankind, dating back to the Mesolithic era. Few people have thought about the fact that porcelain or earthenware are just its varieties, which are distinguished by a fine and melodic structure. The relative simplicity of the production of ceramics as a material allowed people to make their lives more comfortable and beautiful, and along with the development of this craft, a human craving for everything beautiful from an aesthetic point of view was fostered. Ceramic jewelry is another area of using this material, which is rough at first glance; however, the skillful hand of a master creates truly elegant necklaces, ceramic bracelets and other jewelry from it. Despite its fragile appearance, jewelry is very durable and has chemical resistance to environmental influences, so it does not deteriorate over the years. Proof of this is the use of ceramics in medicine, as well as in the creation of spaceship skins. Plus, it is a hypoallergenic material that does not cause rejection and has good contact with the skin.
What to wear with ceramic jewelry
Modern methods of processing ceramics make it very soft and smooth to the touch, as well as light, so even voluminous products are lightweight. Its matte shine combines well with many other jewelry alloys, such as steel or tungsten. That is why ceramic jewelry can be combined with different formats of clothing, be it casual style or evening fashion. Coco Chanel once said that people with good taste wear jewelry, and those who don't know how to wear it buy gold and diamonds. It’s hard to disagree with this when you see stylish necklaces or bracelets in a minimalist style, so simple but elegant. When properly combined, ceramic jewelry makes the look individual and complete. You can complement a business suit with a bracelet made of black ceramics with tungsten, and a light summer dress will look harmonious with a thin ceramic necklace.
Ceramic bracelets with magnets and tourmaline
Many people now know about the advantages, healing effects and energy values of neodymium magnets and tourmaline, so their natural power is very harmoniously combined with the design of ceramic bracelets. They not only help people feel better, but also look stylish and modern. It is on the wrist that there are biologically active zones that, under the influence of static magnetic waves, are able to keep the circulatory system in good shape, and under the influence of human heat and infrared radiation, they penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and destroy free radicals. This amazing combination of modern technologies and natural elements has a positive effect on the human body, improving immunity and nourishing our biofield. In our online store you can buy incredibly beautiful ceramic bracelets with magnets and tourmaline. A wide selection of medicinal jewelry will delight you with its minimalistic and elegant design, and the natural power of the elements used in them will bring pleasure to your health.
How do jewelry affect our lives? Do you really have your own and other people’s minerals?
“My light, mirror, say...” - this eternal desire to be attractive is inherent in women from the ancestor Eve. From grandmothers and mothers we get beauty recipes and family jewelry. But not every such relic finds a “second life” with a new owner.
Olga Trushenkova: “I only wear gold. My earrings were silver - I can’t wear them. My head hurts and I feel like I have no tone. You get up in the morning, if you put on silver, then by lunchtime you feel some kind of fatigue.”
Sensitivity or suspiciousness? And is there any scientific basis for this phenomenon? Doctor of Medical Sciences Joseph Blinkov, who previously studied the effects of drugs on humans, is now studying the effects of metals and stones. And sounds the alarm!
Joseph Blinkov, Doctor of Medical Sciences: “If a person buys beautiful products uncontrollably, there may be insomnia, sleep disorders, mental changes - all this depends on the properties of the material.”
Vibrations of copper jewelry, according to Blinkov, are contraindicated for people with high blood pressure - they increase the heart rate; silver ones - you also need to wear them occasionally - when you feel that an acute respiratory infection is starting or you have sciatica; But gold, according to the professor, suits everyone - a wedding ring can be worn constantly.
Joseph Blinkov, Doctor of Medical Sciences: “The position on this particular finger is old, lost knowledge. This place for the gold ring is the most beneficial for improving the condition of the body, and you don’t have to take it off.”
Leonid Vakhrushin is an experienced jeweler. Over many years of work, I came to the conclusion that jewelry really has healing powers, but only if it is made for a specific person.
Leonid Vakhrushin, jeweler: “When jewelry is made personally, it has healing properties. It becomes easier to live, bronchial pain disappears. Consider that a biofield is what cannot be measured. That is, there may be some effect, but it is extremely premature and very speculative to consider it therapeutic.”
According to the scientist, the mineral can affect human health if it contains impurities. Thus, a product made from charoite stone will be dangerous if it is made in a handicraft manner and has not been tested. It may contain inclusions of radioactive thorium.
There comes a time in every person’s life - to collect stones, sometimes precious ones. But before you trust such a handsome man with your heart, you need to take a closer look at him and get used to each other. What if he makes me sad? Then it’s better to look at other jewelry - health is more valuable!
Astrologers have known everything for a long time. In ancient treatises, each zodiac sign is assigned its own stone. But turquoise, according to astrologers, awakens determination not only in Sagittarius, and emerald awakens dreaminess not only in Cancer. Whatever you strive to develop in yourself, choose such a stone.
Alexey Frolov, astrologer: “It’s not always right to choose according to your sign. After all, if Cancer chooses a stone that matches its sign, this will only enhance its qualities.”
What is hidden behind the bright shine of jewelry? To wear or take off immediately - these questions will trouble the minds of specialists and mere mortals for a long time. But while a definitive answer about the dangers or benefits of jewelry has not been found, all that remains is to rely on intuition and believe in what common sense suggests.
Host: “Let's intervene in an old dispute - do all these superstitions, signs, dreams and much more of the same kind matter? Or are we inventing all this for ourselves? And Doctor of Medical Sciences, leading employee of the Research Institute of Psychiatry, Rashid Tukaev, will help us with this. Good afternoon, Rashid Dzhudadovich. Why do people believe in all this? They don’t believe in themselves, they don’t believe in their knowledge, capabilities, do they lack self-confidence? Or what else?
Rashid Tukaev: “At certain times, people are more inclined to believe in superstitions and prejudices. And there is such a dependence: the harder people live, the more inclined they are, as a rule, to believe in what in other eras, in other times they pay less attention. And if this issue has now become relevant for you and me, apparently these are our times.”
Presenter: “They say that thought is material. If a person thinks that today is a bad day, it seemed to him, he imagined it, based on some signs he decided it, then so it will be. Isn’t he bringing trouble on himself?”
Rashid Tukaev: “Well, there is an idea of self-fulfilling prophecies. And of course, from this point of view, not from a general philosophical point of view, of course, or any other, thought is material, because if a person expects some kind of trouble, most likely he will receive it.”
Presenter: “Do some minerals, semi-precious stones really affect our body in some way? Well, let’s say amethyst can be worn by one person, but simply contraindicated by another? Or is this nonsense?
Rashid Tukaev: “You know, if a person truly believes that minerals affect his life and his body, so it will be. If a person believes to a lesser extent, then the influence of minerals will be much weaker. The only exception is radioactive minerals, so it is better not to have direct contact with them.”
Host: “But there is no scientific explanation for this effect?”
Rashid Tukaev: “There are no scientific facts that would confirm the effect of minerals on health. Of course, among the minerals there are very useful substances that, in microdoses, affect metabolism and improve the human condition, and modern medicine makes extensive use of this.”
Host: “Do you need to trust dreams to some extent? Can they warn us about something, tell us something?”
Rashid Tukaev: “I think that dreams are an essential part of every person’s life. Everyone dreams, although not everyone remembers it. And, of course, sleep is important and necessary - this has been proven in research. Because when a person was deprived of sleep artificially, with the help of medications, this led to mental disorders. Therefore, dreams are important and necessary. And their content can hardly be interpreted as simply and clearly as it is done, for example, in the materials of dream books. Although some dreams have predictive value, this is certainly true.”
Host: “But dreams are, as a rule, an echo of the events that happened, or is it some kind of prophecy and what will happen?”
Rashid Tukaev: “Most likely, dreams are a elaboration of the material that was, with an attitude towards the future. Therefore, in dreams, of course, there is a certain prophetic component. This is true".
TEETH JEWELRY: GRILLZ, SKYS, TWINKLES
You can emphasize your uniqueness in different ways. Do you want to express your individuality and impress others? Then dental jewelry is what you need! The craze for dental jewelry originated in the United States and from there spread throughout the world. Russia was no exception. Dental jewelry is very popular among young people and is in demand by older people. They successfully compete in popularity with piercings and tattoos.
Grillz
A very popular dental decoration. Grills are metal coverings that can cover a different number of teeth (from one tooth to all visible teeth on the upper and lower jaws). Grillz are made from various metals individually based on dental impressions. You can make spectacular grills with gold plating. Grills can also be made from real gold. However, their cost will be quite high. Grillz can be matte or polished.
When making grills, there are two important tasks: 1. When wearing grills, they should not injure the enamel of teeth and gum tissue. 2. The customer should be comfortable putting on and taking off grills independently.
Grillz must be made with high quality control. Fitting is done under a microscope.
Skyce
Skyces are crystal crystals. Skyes differ from ordinary crystals in that they have a flat base. A special adhesive base is applied to the base of the skyce, which allows you to securely attach the skyce to the tooth. Unlike grillz, which are removed after parties, skyces remain on the tooth for a long time, sometimes for months and even years. Unlike grills, which a person can take off and put on himself, a skyce can only be removed by a doctor at any time the patient decides. After removing the skyce, you need to polish the glued area and remove any remaining glue from the tooth. How do you choose the place where to glue the skyce? A dentist does a photo shoot of a smile. Then, together with the patient, he selects the place for gluing the skyce. Depending on the size and shape, the tooth on which it is preferable to glue the sky is selected. After choosing a tooth, you need to decide on the location on this tooth. After this, the doctor tries on the skyce and secures the skyce to the tooth using super-strong dental adhesive.
Twinkles
The Swedish concern Twident produces popular dental jewelry under the Twinkles brand. These pieces are white and yellow gold jewelry. Some products are embedded with precious stones (diamonds or rubies). The size and shape of these decorations are such that they can be easily glued to teeth. The place where the jewelry is glued to the tooth is chosen by analogy with skyes. Care and precautions when wearing Twinkles are the same as with Skyes: do not bite anything hard with this tooth! Jewelry is attached both to natural tooth enamel and to ceramic or metal-ceramic crowns or veneers.
Personalized jewelry
At the request of the patient, dentists can make individual dental jewelry that is suitable for the most discerning and demanding patients.
Caring for your jewelry
If you want ceramic jewelry to sparkle and not lose its glossy shine, put it on after you have completed all beauty treatments: apply cream or lotion to your hands, neck, décolleté, perfume and fix your hair with hairspray. Such products will not spoil the ceramics, but will create a temporary film on its surface, which will make the decoration dull and unattractive, after which it will have to be cleaned.
Powders, pastes and gels for washing, cleaning and cleaning should be used with caution. Such harsh chemical environments are likely to damage the top layer of ceramic or discolor it.
Clean jewelry with napkins: first wet and then dry - made of lint-free material, for example, microfiber.
