Jewelry

Jewelry or jewellery refers to decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and cufflinks. Jewelry may be attached to the body or the clothes, and the term is restricted to durable ornaments, excluding flowers for example.

History

The history of jewelry is long and goes back several years, with many different uses among different cultures. It has endured for thousands of years and has provided various insights into how ancient cultures worked.

Types of Jewelry

There are several types of jewelry, each with its unique materials and designs. These types include:

• Rings
• Necklaces
• Earrings
• Bracelets
• Brooches
• Pendants
• Cufflinks

Materials and methods

In creating jewelry, gemstones, coins, or other precious items are often used, and they are typically set into precious metals. Platinum alloys range from 900 (90% pure) to 950 (95.0% pure). The silver used in jewelry is usually sterling silver, or 92.5% fine silver.

Cultural variations

Jewelry has been made to adorn nearly every body part, from hairpins to toe rings. The patterns of wearing jewelry between the sexes, and by children and older people can vary greatly between cultures.

See also

• Gemology
• List of gemstones
• List of jewelry types
• Metalsmith
• Lapidary
• Jewelry design

External links

• Official website

Jewelry Resources
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