As you slip on a pair of Links of London Earrings or enjoy the shine of a freshly polished set of silverware, you probably never pondered how this attractive element fared in the course of history. Throughout the ages, silver has played a distinct role in the cultural and religious aspects of many different ancient civilizations and beyond. Societies and people were bought and sold on the promise of silver. Significant aspects regarding a wide range of cultures, such as the Sumerians, Greeks, Romans, Indians, and Native Americans, are also highlighted through their prior use and production of silver.

When archeologists uncovered Bvlgari Rings during excavations of the ancient Sumerian city, Ur, they were able to establish a starting point that hovered around 3,000 BC. Through careful research, it was concluded that the primary sources for mined silver were extracted from mines positioned about Anatolia, which today is called Turkey. Some experts credit the Chaldeans as being the first culture to extract silver at around 2,500 BC.

When 1,000 BC rolled around, it was North and South America that began to perfect and enhance the techniques associated with Links of London Bracelets, but would not be able to measure with the production that came from the Larium mines located close to Athens. It was around 900 BC that this destination would hold the coveted title of leader in silver producing mines, an honor that continued for the next 1,000 years.

During 200 BC, Korea enjoyed its first taste of Chanel Jewelry wholesale when Chinese immigrants brought their knowledge to the country. It is during this same time that the Korean use of silver reached Japan, although the people never truly embraced the concept. Throughout the years, silver would become an important entity within the Chinese culture, as silverwork held great importance during the T'ang Dynasty. During 1,000 AD, the Sung Dynasty brought the Jewelry company technique to the forefront, which involved the shaping of silver through hammering the reverse side to achieve ornamentation.