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Looking for a one-of-a-kind piece? Everything Aline makes here at Studio at Maple Brook is an original work of art. You will not see her one-of-a-kind necklaces anywhere else. Aline's asymmetrical approach to beading utilizes balance, color and the sensory connection to the beads. Availablel are necklaces, earrings, and chokers. The pieces of jewelry are all handcrafted and intricately designed. |
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What Aline uses to make her jewelry
She uses a wide variety of gemstones to make beautiful pieces that can be worn at any time; with jeans and a T-shirt, a day at work or a formal event. You'll find some of her best pieces on this page. You can order online by going to view our gallery. Below is a small history of jewelry that has inspired Aline to making jewelry which you may find interesting. Enjoy!
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Early Centuries
Archeological records show that our earliest human ancestors made and wore jewelry including necklaces made of bones and animal teeth. Gold and silver was first fashioned into ornaments more than 3,000 years ago in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians were also among the first to use precious stones including amethyst, turquoise and lapis lazuli; they also pioneered enameling. Many hieroglyphics of Egyptians show people wearing two bracelets on each arm, one at the wrist and another above the elbow.By the Renaissance both men and women wore robes adorned with pearls and other gems.
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British royalty first adopted crowns encrusted with jewels in the 13th century. That first crown was broken up, but fragments are believed to have been used in the crown worn by Charles II, who reigned from 1660 to 1685. This is the same crown used today. The art of European jewelry-making was refined during the Georgian and Victorian periods in Europe. People were particularly fond of cameos and lockets which held messages, usually of a romantic nature. Platinum wasn't used until the turn of the 20th Century.
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20th Century
By the 1920s all social classes were hungry for more exotic jewelry. Radical design was showcased at the Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes. The new design took its name from that fair, now known as Art Deco. Atypically it featured abstract geometric forms and shapes inspired by Aztecs and Egyptian designs. Retro Modern was introduced during the war in the 1940s, featuring flamboyant curves and bows mixing unusual metals and gemstones which are now considered a bit garish for today's taste.
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World War II created a shortage of platinum, so most jewelry was made of gold and silver, but platinum made a huge comeback in the early 1990s and designers took full advantage creating some astounding work. Today both designers and their customers have the widest choice of styles and designs ever available, using countless colored gemstones in an amazing array of cuts and shapes |
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