The Unique Charm Of Various Hmong Jewelry

By Freda Watts


Hmong jewelry pieces stand out because they are usually large, chunky and ornately designed. Their exotic appeal contributes even more to the kind of charm only they possess. While genuine ones are crafted by hand from silver, cheap and mass-produced variants easily available these days are commonly made out of inexpensive metal such as aluminum.

The ones regarded as 100 percent genuine items are those which come from the villages located in Southeast Asia's mountainous regions. Hmong tribesmen used to be nomadic in nature, but these days they much rather stay in certain areas. Many are into crafting traditional jewels by hand to earn while ensuring that an important part of their heritage stays alive.

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.

While shopping for them, you may come across mass-produced products. They cost a lot less especially when purchased by the bulk like what resellers tend to do. In order to lower the price tags further, many of them are not actually crafted from silver but other inexpensive metal types like aluminum to give them the same appeal as the authentic ones have.

It cannot be denied how stunning these Hmong jewelry pieces are. When it comes to looks, nothing can come close to them. Adding to their appeal is the fact that they are actually part of the history of the tribesmen which brought them into existence first and foremost. Anyone wearing them can become a stunner right away.




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