30 March 2022

On the territory of Uzbekistan the jewelry craft has been known since ancient times. Bronze bracelets made in 12 B.C. were found during archeological excavations near the town of Chirchik. Jewelry masters pass their knowledge and experience from generation to generation, improving the art of creating luxury jewelry and jewelry every time.

Jewelry Art of Uzbekistan

Since ancient times jewelry has served not only for creating spectacular images and emphasizing one's social status. They were powerful talismans and amulets. One or another person was accustomed to the intricacies of creating talismans and knew what metal or stone was necessary for protection or good luck. Silver guarded against disease and evil eye, purified the space and energy of the person wearing the amulet.  Carnelian helped to restore strength and health, and turquoise brought good luck and protected in righteous battles.

Uzbek jewelers kept their secrets privately and passed them on only to worthy successors, usually family members. Each master had his own reputation and valued it very much. Some of them decorated their jewelry for the highest ranking persons. And now the art of creating jewelry remains a family craft.  In some workshops there are even preserved antique furnaces for melting and processing metals.

The most popular in Uzbekistan is silver. The skilled craftsmen working with this metal were called "kumush-usto", which literally translates as "silversmith".  Nowadays one can buy excellent, amazing looking handmade jewelry performed in picturesque oriental style at famous oriental gold bazaars: silver rings, ear-rings with turquoise insets, various averters and talismans. Such things are truly exclusive and have a special energy. They will be a wonderful gift or a reminder of a wonderful trip to the wonderful world of Central Asia.

Luxurious jewelry made of gold is also popular, but more expensive. Local craftsmen working with gold are called in Uzbekistan - "usto". They make jewelry not only in the traditional style. In their workshops you will find stylish fashion items created according to all canons of jewelry trends.

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