The Standout Appeal 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.

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. It is also thought to bring good luck as it is believed that evil spirits cannot stand the metal. Tribesmen wear silver ornaments during special occasions and cultural festivities such as New Year. Historically speaking, they melted French coins and bars out of silver to create items that are loved even today.

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'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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