The undeniable value of handmade jewelry provides an authentic appeal to treasure. A one-of-a-kind heirlooms for following generations to treasure and love. Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry vs Machine-Made is a question worth asking when investing in Jewelry?
Is Investing in Handmade Jewelry Worthwhile?
Prior to the industrial revolution all sterling silver was handmade. No machines or automating process was involved. Every detail of the designer jewelry was made only with hand tools and gentlehands. In Morocco the traditional use of a fire pit, rather than gas or electricity to solder, is still in use today.
In the 21st century, it is all too common to see machine-made jewelry. Otherwise known as costume jewelry.
When buying handmade sterling silver jewelry you are purchasing a piece that is rare and unique. Maybe it has especially been designed for you, with your personality, desires and lifestyle held in mind of the artist. Jewelry artists start with raw materials, sterling silver, gems, beautiful hand design beads are used and then found objects that have significence to the recipient.
Costume jewelry, made by machine with many copies, in no way can compare with an origianl item, made with superior materials that will last a lifetime. And the item can be lovingly repaired should it ever get damaged.
Skilled Jewelry Artists vs Automated Machines.
Over a long aprenticeship the jewelry artisan develops the skills to be able to design and produce quality handmade treasures. Designs involve hand sawing, filing ,soldering and polishing. Machines mass produce, reaping profit without originality; therefore quality control is random and uniqueness non-existent.
The hands of the artist resonate with the energy put into the jewelry. Every little intricate personalisation of the handmade jewelry is crafted with the intention of love and care. Often handmade jewelers create one-off designs. Never to be made again. A unique rare collectible.
An automated machine does not compare to a creative human. The machine does not pass on its personality or its character. It is simply programmed to complete a set task without thinking. Skilled jewelry artists are souls that have frequency and an energy that is living that carries charm and charisma.
Raw Materials Sourced by Handmade Artisan
Jewelry Artists usually source their raw materials from ethical suppliers. Gemstones are often obtained from contacts that the jeweler has close business communications with over a longer period. It is not unusual for an artisan to get gems cut to size by a lapidarist they know well.
Raw metal is more likely to be sourced from a precious metal refiner that recycles the metal and sells it back to the jeweler.
When jewelry artist is producing their design, they do it from scratch. By hand sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing. Which is all very intricate work.
A handmade artisan will quite often find found objects, like seashells, wood, sea glass, and other bits and pieces that attract a feature to the jeweler’s design. This transmits a charm of uniqueness to the jewelry piece.
Overall handmade sterling silver jewelry has an appeal that will last a lifetime. Unlike machine-made jewelry which quite often looks cheap and can easily break apart.
Handmade Jewelry Empowered with Love
Often when you are looking through a jewelry collection that has been handmade by a jewelry artisan. It is said to be made with love. This is a common denominator when an artist is creating their designer jewelry. Made with love. Yes, the artist will be in that mood of love. Usually, because the artisan loves making the items. They are on a level of consciousness of pleasure and that mood is rubbing off to their finished products.
A lot of handmade jewelry artists will play their favorite music in the background of doing the work. Which creates momentum and a rhythm to the work process. Silverflamze the artisan is known to play healing frequencies on a higher wavelength when designing and producing her handmade sterling silver jewelry. Silverflamze believes that items can hold energy and she works to transfer her positive intentions to her jewelry and craft.
There is certainly more research in objects holding energy as time moves into the 21st century. It was recognised in historical traditional cultures where an elder or a tribe healer would make sigils which they would make enhance with positive intentions of love.
Conclusion
During all the ages of time, handmade jewelry has been recognised for quality craftsmanship. Lasting generations to pass. The one-of-kind handmade jewelry has a rare authentic unequaled creativity that only an artisan can transcend into their work.
Handmade jewelry that has character plus incomparable individuality. All because the artist creating the handmade jewelry each personifies their rareness in design.
There is much to be said about the mass-produced jewelry that has swiped over the planet in huge proportions. Most of which is sent to the second-hand stores in broken pieces. Discarded after a few wears. Plunged into the junk pile, looking for some sort of reconstruction, which is barely possible.
By choosing handmade sterling silver jewelry you are supporting a real person. A dedicated artisan Silverflamze has developed, what’s becoming rare skills in handmade jewelry design.
With over 30 years of combined silversmithing and handmade jewelry skills to offer. Skills that a machine can not match the unique personality of handmade jewelry from Silverflamze.
Shop now or email to custom order. 
Erica Golding
Silverflamze
Well said and well explained.
Thanks, Mr.Ian Painter for your valuable comments. I am glad you liked the explanation.
Very thorough and interesting. I really liked the point on waste from cheap mass-made junk.
Thank you, John. I appreciate your comments. Yes, there is a lot of waste that comes from cheaply made mass-produced jewelry. That is why I would highly recommend investing in handmade jewelry.
Kind regards
Erica
Very informative and well written. You explain it in easy-to-understand terms.
Hello Tom,
Thank you very much for the comments. I am glad my article was easy to understand. I appreciate your feedback.
I have always wanted to invest in jewelry. But now that I can, I was confronted with the question, is it worth it to buy handmade jewelry. I am glad I came across your post because you have put all my worries to rest. Nothing can match the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into handmade jewelry.
Hello Paolo,
Thanks very much for your comments. There is definitely a lot of dedication that goes into handmade jewelry.
I am glad I have put your worries to rest.
Kind regards
Erica
Hi Erica.
Great post.
Well explained.
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes,
Delroy M.
Hello Delroy,
Thank you very much. I am glad you liked the post.
Kind regards
Erica G
Very good points made. Not only does hand made look better, last longer, and it makes you unique, but you are also supporting someone’s craft. I will only buy hand made. Thanks
I really appreciate your thoughts on my article.
Glad to hear you support handmade!
Best wishes
Erica
Hi!
I have often thought that crafts that are handmade are much better than items made with a machine. Handmade jewelry has intrinsic value. The personal touch, uniqueness, and superior craftsmanship of handmade pieces make them truly one-of-a-kind treasures.
Given the deep connection between the artist and their work, do you think the energy and intention behind handmade jewelry influence its appeal and perceived value to the buyer?
– Scott
Hello Scott,
Thanks so much for responding to my article about handmade jewelry verses machine made, I appreciate the time you spent on reflecting this concept.
You are absolutely right, hand made jewellery is totally unique in value. And yes for certain the intention that the artist places in each piece is pure human energy. And even in traditional cultures those crafts people are highly regarded for their intentions imbedded into the jewellery
Like lucky talismans in ancient times, this was considered so fortunate to have due to the intentions laid into the objects.
I am so glad you asked this question because yes for sure absolutely 💯 jewellery is more valuable due to the energy behind the designer or artist.
Much gratitude to you,
Kind regards
Erica
Erica, your article on handmade sterling silver jewelry versus machine-made pieces is truly enlightening. You beautifully articulate the craftsmanship and dedication that goes into handmade jewelry, highlighting its uniqueness and lasting quality. Your emphasis on supporting artisans and the ethical sourcing of materials adds a deeper layer of appreciation for handmade pieces. Thank you for sharing your passion and expertise in this field.
Hello Mark, I truly appreciate you reading this article and sharing me your thoughts on my comparison to handmade jewellery verses machine made.
It is something so dear to my heart as I do know that sometimes people want perfection from what an automated machine could do and that is ok, however there is an intrinsic personal value to the energies that radiate from human hands. It is a vibration of frequency that is embedded into the artists work and craft.
And to be honest I like seeing art and jewellery that is uniquely flawed, sometimes it adds a touch of character and beauty that a machine made piece of jewellery can never have.
I wish you all the best and thanks again for commenting 🙂
Kind regards
Erica Golding