Jewelry Basics

In broad terms, jewelry refers to objects mounted with precious or semi precious gemstones and metals, or a huge array of materials- from feathers to bone!

Jewelry Uses

Personal adornment.

Emblems of social or official rank.

Symbols of spiritual, religious, social, or political affiliation.

Jewelry Forms

Head:
Crowns, Tiaras, aigrettes, hairpins, hat ornaments.

Ears & Face:
Earrings, Nose rings, and lip rings.

Neck:
Collars, necklaces, and pendants;

Breast:
Pectorals, brooches, clasps, buttons;

Limbs:
Rings, bracelets, armlets, and anklets;

Waist:
belts and girdles,

Others:
chatelaines, scent cases, rosaries , clothing.