It is amazing to know that even our forefathers had worn jewelry. The concept of wearing jewelry is different from one civilization to another. The wearing of jewelry carries a lot of significance for our forefathers.
Earrings and other body rings are also considered as such but, there is a difference between these body accessories to body art. Items that are attached to a garment of your clothing, like buttons, are not considered jewelry. Belts and handbags, and items of similar nature are considered accessories, and not jewelry, even if these items are made of gems or precious stones.
The wearing of jewelry has always been associated with power, today and in the past. Leaders and chiefs of tribes showed their superiority over others using jewelry. These indicated the prestige and control of selected individuals.
It is thought that jewelry is actually one of the oldest forms of body adornment. This was proven from a recent find of beads made of Nassarius shell that is a hundred thousand year old and thought to be the oldest known jewelry.
They have this certain custom of letting the deceased nobles and pharaohs wear their jewelry to bring with them to the next life. They believe that this will give distinction for their dead leaders in their next life. Sadly, there are only a few pieces of jewelry left for the archaeologists to study on because of the previous grave thefts.
It is believed that 4,000 years ago, the Assyrians loved to wear a great deal of jewelry such as necklaces, amulets, seals, and bracelets. But the descendants of Assyrians, the Greeks, chose not to wear jewelry at all, unless there were special occasions.
Romans resembled the Greeks in their practice of wearing jewelry. They also did not wear them, except if there were celebrations. There were instances when they wore it in public to fend off evil spirits. Under the rule and influence of Romans, Britain would usually fashion jewelry from fossilized wood for the nobles on the island.
Following the Roman Empire's downfall, jewelry designs became more intricate. The Celts took pleasure in crafting quaint jewelry that highlights religious images. The practice continued throughout the Middle Ages especially among eminent soldiers. These were used to depict esteem and discrepancy among all others.
Influential religious officials also used to wear gold and gem covered rings to designate their eminence in the church. Jewelry continued to progress through the Middle ages. But the period of Renaissance changed the face of jewelry forever.
Earrings and other body rings are also considered as such but, there is a difference between these body accessories to body art. Items that are attached to a garment of your clothing, like buttons, are not considered jewelry. Belts and handbags, and items of similar nature are considered accessories, and not jewelry, even if these items are made of gems or precious stones.
The wearing of jewelry has always been associated with power, today and in the past. Leaders and chiefs of tribes showed their superiority over others using jewelry. These indicated the prestige and control of selected individuals.
It is thought that jewelry is actually one of the oldest forms of body adornment. This was proven from a recent find of beads made of Nassarius shell that is a hundred thousand year old and thought to be the oldest known jewelry.
They have this certain custom of letting the deceased nobles and pharaohs wear their jewelry to bring with them to the next life. They believe that this will give distinction for their dead leaders in their next life. Sadly, there are only a few pieces of jewelry left for the archaeologists to study on because of the previous grave thefts.
It is believed that 4,000 years ago, the Assyrians loved to wear a great deal of jewelry such as necklaces, amulets, seals, and bracelets. But the descendants of Assyrians, the Greeks, chose not to wear jewelry at all, unless there were special occasions.
Romans resembled the Greeks in their practice of wearing jewelry. They also did not wear them, except if there were celebrations. There were instances when they wore it in public to fend off evil spirits. Under the rule and influence of Romans, Britain would usually fashion jewelry from fossilized wood for the nobles on the island.
Following the Roman Empire's downfall, jewelry designs became more intricate. The Celts took pleasure in crafting quaint jewelry that highlights religious images. The practice continued throughout the Middle Ages especially among eminent soldiers. These were used to depict esteem and discrepancy among all others.
Influential religious officials also used to wear gold and gem covered rings to designate their eminence in the church. Jewelry continued to progress through the Middle ages. But the period of Renaissance changed the face of jewelry forever.
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