Reasons for the Jewellery Many reasons for the Jewellery has been used such as Currency, Artistic display, Wealth display, Storage, and Status. Other reasons are:
Functional use - There are many items of Jewellery which are originated as purely functional items but evolved into decorative items as their functional requirement diminished, these items are brooches and buckles.
Symbolism - Jewellery can also be symbolic of group membership. As in the case of the Christian crucifix or Jewish Star of David, or of status, as in the case of chains of office, or the Western practice of married people wearing a wedding ring.
Protection - Wearing of amulets and devotional medals to provide protection or ward off evil is common in some cultures; these may take the form of symbols - such as the ankh, stones, plants, animals, body parts - such as the Khamsa, or glyphs - such as stylized versions of the Throne Verse in Islamic art.
Keeping large amounts of wealth stored in the form of Jewellery in most cultures. And Jewellry used to create Jewellery as a means to store or display coins or in the form of wedding dowries in numerous cultures. How Durable is My Gemstone Jewellery? First of all a note about the hardness and therefore relative durability of gemstones. To measure hardness, the jewellery industry uses the Mohs scale. This gem-trade standard, conceived by Friedrich Mohs in 1812, measures the ability of a gem or mineral to resist abrasion damage.Diamond at 10 is the hardest whereas talc at 1 is the softest. Popular gemstones like amethyst and citrine register 7 whereas rubies and sapphires register 9. Most of us come off the beach on the first day with the 3 s’s all achieved - rings caked in sand, sea-salt and suntan lotion. Nude sunbathing, as far as silver and gold jewellery is concerned, is a must! Remember also that sand will scratch the surface of precious metals. Pendants are stylish ornament Pendants are stylish ornament loved by people of all ages. They are available in a number of materials, designs and shapes. Religious pendants made from gold and decorated with diamonds look beautiful. Pure gold pendants are preferred by a lot of people. They look charming and sophisticated. These jewellery items are shaped like crosses and crucifixes in different variations.These jewelry articles are excellent to be given away as precious and unforgettable gifts on special occasions. They are available in the price range of $300 to $1000 depending on their size and the number of stones used. These jewelry articles are not very expensive. They are unique and also look gorgeous. Solitaire and three-stone designs are very common. The best thing about diamond ornaments is that it can be worn with any kind of attire. Many of these jewelry articles are composed of sterling silver and 14k white gold. Diamond pendants set in 14k yellow and white gold is simply irresistible.
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