Lets talk about what jewelry is, and how it is strictly defined. Jewelry, also spelled as jewellery, is a personal item used as an adornment. Items such as a necklace, a bracelet, a ring, or a brooch that is worn on ones self, that could be made from gemstones or any precious metal, or even any other material, as long as they are appreciated because of their geometric patterns or design, even meaningful symbols.
About 40,000 years ago, it was discovered that the Cro-Magnons created accessories such as necklaces from stones, bones, or teeth. Archaeologists found out, during the excavation in Russia, that necklaces were made from the tusks of Mammoths.
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.
The more beautiful the jewelry were, the more the power was hard to gain. Egyptians are more partial to wearing gold jewelry. They believe that they have the powers of Pharaohs and the priests by wearing those. They were more fascinated to colored glass than gemstones, because there were many shades of colors that can be produced on glass.
Upon death of a pharaoh, servants would put jewelries in their graves because of the belief that they can take these during the afterlife. It is sad to note however, that grave thieves have stolen artifacts that could've been useful to many historians.
Around 4 centuries ago, Assyrians sported huge quantities of jewelry, like necklaces, amulets, bracelets and various seals. Contrary to their forefathers, the Greeks opt only to put on jewelry during special events and almost never on regular days.
Did you know that the jewelry of the past were actually made from natural materials like bones, animal teeth, shell, wood and carved stone?
Even after the Empire of Rome was overthrown, production of jewelry still continued. Designs became more elaborate and attractive. The Celts had fondness for ornamental and extremely artistic jewelry that depicted religious symbols.
The soldiers, during the Middle Ages, made use of weapons with jewelry to show their high-ranking power and reputation in the battlefield. Similarly, those who had high position in the church wore gold and rings with gems to denote their status. There was a huge evolution in jewelry all throughout the history. - 29959
About 40,000 years ago, it was discovered that the Cro-Magnons created accessories such as necklaces from stones, bones, or teeth. Archaeologists found out, during the excavation in Russia, that necklaces were made from the tusks of Mammoths.
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.
The more beautiful the jewelry were, the more the power was hard to gain. Egyptians are more partial to wearing gold jewelry. They believe that they have the powers of Pharaohs and the priests by wearing those. They were more fascinated to colored glass than gemstones, because there were many shades of colors that can be produced on glass.
Upon death of a pharaoh, servants would put jewelries in their graves because of the belief that they can take these during the afterlife. It is sad to note however, that grave thieves have stolen artifacts that could've been useful to many historians.
Around 4 centuries ago, Assyrians sported huge quantities of jewelry, like necklaces, amulets, bracelets and various seals. Contrary to their forefathers, the Greeks opt only to put on jewelry during special events and almost never on regular days.
Did you know that the jewelry of the past were actually made from natural materials like bones, animal teeth, shell, wood and carved stone?
Even after the Empire of Rome was overthrown, production of jewelry still continued. Designs became more elaborate and attractive. The Celts had fondness for ornamental and extremely artistic jewelry that depicted religious symbols.
The soldiers, during the Middle Ages, made use of weapons with jewelry to show their high-ranking power and reputation in the battlefield. Similarly, those who had high position in the church wore gold and rings with gems to denote their status. There was a huge evolution in jewelry all throughout the history. - 29959
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