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Omani Jewelry's Favorite Artisan Techniques

June 08, 2019

Omani Jewelry works with a lot of Israeli artisans that utilize a bevy of jewelry making techniques to create unique and fantastic designs. On this week's post, we would like to share some of our knowledge straight from artisans and lapidarists- a person that works with gems and stones, on what processes they use, and how some of your favorite designs are created.

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Israel in Focus: A multicultural paradise for artisans

May 26, 2019

For such a small country, Israel is an economic powerhouse. Dubbed as a Start-Up Nation, Israel is lauded as a place wherein traits like innovation, creativity, and persistence is so commonly held by the population, that there must be something in the Dead Sea water. How did Israel become a paradise for creators and artists alike?

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How to Take Care of Your Jewelry

May 09, 2019

There's really not much that we could do to turn back the hands of time and make your beloved sterling silver or fashion jewelry pieces feel brand new all the time. But there are ways to make sure they stay in good condition for a longer time. Keep in mind that our tips are not designed for the very high-end or heirloom jewelry. For those, we suggest taking them to a professional as they can be very fragile and most commercial cleaning compounds that are on the market are too harsh and can do more harm than good.

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Everything that you've ever wondered about Silver Jewelry.

April 27, 2019

There are a lot of different terms associated with silver, like fine, pure, plated, sterling, stainless, and the ubiquitous number: 925. But what do they mean? We offer a lot of them; like our handmade sterling silver necklaces, as part of our collections here at Omani. So because we are dedicated in giving you, our lovely patrons, the ability to make informed choices about our products, we are pleased to offer you this insider's guide on all things silver!

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The History of Jewelry

April 05, 2019

Believe it or not, jewelry is our first and oldest form of self-expression. Beads carved from shells, made by early humans from 90,000 years ago were found around Skhul Cave on the slopes of Mount Carmel in Israel and in Oued Djebbana, Algeria. Paleontologists believe that our ancestors reserved jewelry for special occasions, and the privilege to wear them is only accorded to people that had a special function in society. Prehistoric jewelry were made with rare and beautiful materials such as gems like chlorite; a greenish type of stone, or bones from prized hunted animals, and then much later, with metal. These ancient jewelry are excellent findings for archaeologists and anthropologists as it gives us great insight on how early humans formed their society. The materials they worked with, along with the techniques they use, show their skill and craftsmanship, and the designs in their jewelry are evocative of what their culture was like.

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