Tribal Jewellery

August 4, 2008 11:01 am admin Jewellery

The tribal era has once again become popular whether it is tribal tattoos or jewellery. One piece of tribal jewellery is belly rings. Belly rings are body piercing items used since ancient times. Tribes associate myths and rituals with the use of body-piercing jewels. These rings were symbols of status, and have become popular in present day, too. In my cultures the jewellery was a sign of the wearer’s wealth or victory in battle against another tribe. Tribal belly button rings are made of different materials, including gold, acrylic, and titanium. The jewellery is often decorated with many varieties of stones. The stones are usually unpolished to retain the natural look. Enamel is used in acrylic to feature the tribal mark. Natural colors suit the tribal jewelry most. Rainbow textures and gold-plate finish are also available, though they are not very popular. Red and black, white and black, metallic, and turquoise finishes are the most popular tribal jewellery seen.

Tribal Jewellery usually has designs consisting of hearts, stars, suns, and the like are some of the popular designs. Reverse designs are also attractive. Artistically designed dangles are aesthetic and sensuous. Many designs of rings, stars, and metamorphosis are the common dangling tribal designs. Rare designs are the favorites in the market. Personalized belly button rings are available with the logo of tribal designs, which is a recent trend in the market since the logo can be changed easily. Tribal design tattoos are also incorporated in the belly button rings. Tribal belly button jewellery must be selected with attention when used as initial jewelry. Usually tribal jewellery has a rough texture which can bruise or scratch skin.

Tribal jewellery used to be made of anything thing from bones to wood. Australia tribal jewellery is noted for having huge deposits of opal. Australian opals are only mined in a few select places around the country, making it one the most profitable stones in the Pacific. The biggest deposit of opals in Australia is lighting ridge. One of the most recognizable pieces of jewellery tied to a culture is the Hawaiian Lei. This floral necklace is given out when an outsider arrives, and thus is used widely as a commercial icon for travelers who visit the island. Special candy leis have also been introduced for children’s birthday parties.

Throughout the many tribal cultures, some jewellery pieces are more common than others. For example, necklaces, earrings and headdresses of different sorts are all very common items used by Polynesians to adorn themselves. Some pieces, such as the wearing of masks, are only apparent in certain areas. Tribal jewellery items are once again on the rise in jewellery and tattoos. These are great items to go with other fashion items.

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