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Although artistic display has clearly been a function of jewellery from the very beginning, the other roles described above tended to take primacy. It was only in the late 19th century, with the work of such masters as Peter Carl FabergÃÂé and RenÃÂé Lalique, that dexterity began to take primacy over function and wealth. This trend has continued into fresh times, expanded upon by artists such as Robert Lee Morris and Ed Levin.
For platinum, gold, and silver jewellery there are multifold divergent techniques to compose different finishes. The most homely however are: high-polish, satin/matte, brushed, and hammered. High-polished jewellery is by far the most common and gives the metal the highly-reflective and shiny look. Satin, or matte finish reduces the shine and reflection of the jewellery and is commonly pre-owned to accentuate gemstones such as diamonds. Brushed finishes give the jewellery a textured look, and are created by brushing a material (similar to sandpaper) against the metal, leaving 'brush strokes'. Hammered finishes are commonly come on by using a soft, rounded hammer and hammering Custom Jewelry the jewellery to give it a wavy texture.