Thursday 27 June 2013

The Unique Charm Of Various Hmong Jewelry

By Freda Watts


It's plain to see why Hmong jewelry pieces are a standout. They are elaborately designed and usually larger than life. Their exotic appeal makes them even more irresistible to look at. While authentic ones are made from silver, mass-produced variants that carry inexpensive price tags are usually out of other metal types that are cheaper, such as aluminum.

Jewels which stay very true to their nature come from the tribesmen in the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. Traditionally moving from place to place, Hmong people of today now prefer to settle permanently in one place. Handcrafting traditional jewelry is what many of them make for a living, something that allows them to earn money and preserve their culture.

For them, silver is a representation of wealth. The metal is also thought to be abhorred by bad spirits, thus giving them good luck. As part of their tradition, they adorn themselves with items of silver during special events such as New Year. Centuries ago, these people created their ornaments by melting French coins, bars and other items that are out of silver.

Many can't help but be fascinated with these jewels. They are fantastic accessories due to the obvious fact that they look unique and lavish. You can find long necklaces with large pendants, thick chokers, attention-grabbing anklets, tribal rings, ornately designed bracelets, massive cuffs with flowers, as well as chandelier, drop and most especially hoop earrings.

Silver is the material all of these fantastic jewels are made of. Because they are crafted by hands, you can be sure that what you are wearing is something unique. Even items that are similar will surely have minute variations to them, and this makes them even more charming. Each and every piece is highly special due to the way it's crafted and the story it has.

These days, many sellers actually go to Southeast Asia for their supplies. What these people sell are completely genuine items. Nothing can beat jewelry pieces that are designed and created by tribesmen with which they are associated. When you wear them, not only are you making everyone's head turn but you are also spreading the incredible talent of the Hmong people who created them by hand. Other than old-fashioned designs, there are also those which are inspired by the present-day that are just as lovely.

During your shopping, you may run into mass-produced items. They tend to cost even less when ordered by the bulk, something that resellers normally do. To make the price tags easier on the pocket of buyers, many of these jewels are no longer made out of silver. Cheaper metals like aluminum are used instead by the manufacturers to make them look almost similar to genuine counterparts.

It's easy to see why Hmong jewelry pieces are popular now and then. They look different from your usual fashion accessories while at the same time carrying with them the tradition and culture of the tribe which introduced the world to these fantastic items. Put them on and eyes will naturally be drawn to gaze at these visually stunning body ornaments.




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