We all have special memories attached to certain places – continents, countries, states, cities, districts, localities, restaurants, monuments, buildings, houses, parks, beaches, and even a few square feet of land! And these Inspired Jewelry memories are formed by context that is specific to each individual. For ages, the allure of maps has in some way or the other found its way into everyday things, including clothes and coordinates jewelry. Those “I-heart-NY” t-shirts, hats, bags, and pendants are popular for a reason, after all!
Today, let us delve into this fascinating concept of maps and places making their way into contemporary jewelry designs and why this concept is taking the world of jewelry by storm.
The fascinating history of coordinates jewelry
Even in ancient civilizations, different maps were incorporated into everyday jewelry. The concept, by definition, is not new in that sense. For example, ancient Egyptians used jewelry that featured intricate maps that represented the famed Nile River and its banks. The Romans, too, were known for their love for map-inspired jewelry. In their case, it was a symbol of the many regions their armies had captured and made their own.
Jewelry designers and artists, over the centuries, have successfully managed to incorporate map-inspired artworks into jewelry accessories like pendants, earrings, brooches, and more. Rather than using traditional canvases (canvases being a metaphor in this case) to unleash their creativity, it worked the other way round where they chose a piece of jewelry and treated it as their canvas.
The Renaissance and Victorian eras saw a resurgence in map-inspired jewelry designs that also featured intricate engravings and alluring gemstones. Love, nostalgia, wars, triumphs, and unique topographies were the primary visuals that formed the foundation for such jewelry.
The stellar comeback of maps-inspired jewelry designs
While this kind of jewelry had fallen back due to a surge in short-term trends that kept changing and evolving, it has made a stunning comeback (quite unsurprisingly).
In the recent past, map-inspired jewelry has transcended all jewelry design themes to become a raging hit especially as something that is apt for a special occasion. Today, you can literally pick any type of jewelry accessory and incorporate a map-inspired design into it – whether it is a luxury engagement ring, a pair of earrings, a delicate pendant, or even a bracelet. Why this type of jewelry seems to be so popular among A.JAFFE patrons is because it offers a level of personalization that is hard to match.
A tangible reminder of special moments and special places
The fact that maps jewelry or coordinates jewelry, as it is often referred to, is so good at capturing the true essence of a relationship by marking a special place on a piece of jewelry makes it one of the best ways to celebrate a shared journey or adventure.
Whether it is that special place that marked the beginning of your romantic story or a spot that you and your partner cherish or even a home that you have built together, you can literally get the coordinates engraved on your jewelry or get custom maps incorporated into an accessory. It is this incredible aspect of maps jewelry that lends your chosen piece a truly timeless and sentimental value.
Jewelry with a modern twist – Maps jewelry for travel lovers
For people who love traveling and exploring new destinations around the world, maps-inspired jewelry is a great way to celebrate their favorite spots by getting tangible pieces of special moments spent at special places. So, coordinates jewelry is not only about love and togetherness, but also a great way to celebrate nostalgia and wanderlust for those lost souls who have an eternal connection with the vast outdoors!
Shop coordinates jewelry at A.JAFFE
As we turn the next chapter of personalized jewelry with art and imagery integrated into unique designs, we invite you to open and explore the A.JAFFE book of maps jewelry. Discover Maps by A.JAFFE.
All you have to do is select any precise address in the world, and we will engrave the map of that exact location onto a unique piece of fine jewelry – and mark it with a beautiful diamond only for you! Pinpoint the exact location by giving us the address, coordinates, landmark, or zip code – and our master craftsmen will work their magic to deliver an exclusive piece of jewelry within 15 business days.
With 100% nickel-free gold, A.JAFFE jewelry is hypoallergenic, long lasting, dense, and is alloyed with 40% more palladium than the industry standard. This allows all A.JAFFE rings and other jewelry to stay bright and brilliant for years. So, if you were looking for the perfect couples’ gift, or a gift for your partner, you can rest assured that coordinates jewelry is a unique and meaningful option.
Get in touch with us to know more, schedule a complimentary in-store showing, or place your orders online today.
About A.JAFFE
Founded in 1892 by Abraham Jaffe, a visionary jeweler who emigrated from Latvia to New York City, A.JAFFE has established a reputation for creating high-quality, timeless designs that embodied our founding father’s passion for craftsmanship and attention to detail. At A.JAFFE, we enjoy becoming a part of your gift hunting and jewelry selection process. We take immense pride in offering only the highest quality of metals and diamonds that are sourced ethically. With all the requisite hallmarks and certifications in place, you never have to worry about quality or reliability with A.JAFFE creations.
Each A.JAFFE piece is handcrafted by the most skilled artisans and undergoes stringent quality checks before it is delivered to you.