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Jewelry and the Psyce
by Giovanni Supagrillo
http://www.jewelrybystar.com
When we think of jewelry we invariably associate it with
women. It is a separate issue though that men and even
animals are not far behind in adorning it. However, we'll
come back to that latter. So, the union of women and jewelry
is as old as the union of man and woman. Can't believe it?
Think of Eve. Can you imagine her without all those creepers
and flowers around her? That was her jewelry. From there on
it has come along way to modern day trinkets made in all
sorts of material from metals like gold, silver, platinum,
copper etc. to wood, jute, wool, glass, plastic, shells,
ivory, lacquer, stone, clay, ceramic and many more. Then
there are embellishments like diamonds, rubies, emeralds,
and other precious stones.
Probably there is no part of body that you cannot decorate
with jewelry. From tiaras to toe rings, there is probably
one or more piece of jewelry for every part of the body
(even the ones you can't reveal to show off that piece of
jewelry you bought last week). Countries have been looted,
empires invaded, battles fought and people murdered over
jewelry and the grandeur associated with it.
While a graceful piece of jewelry may add to a lady's
elegance another sleek set may add to the sex appeal. It is
as much part of a lady's persona as any of her physical
appearance would be.
There are several reasons to wear jewelry. Some wear it to
beautify their looks, some out of religious sentiments, some
because of social norms, there could be many reasons. There
are jewelries designed especially for astrological purpose.
This jewelry, made of birthstones is said to bring luck and
prosperity. So, the jewelry also becomes your luck charm.
When you buy a wedding ring or any other wedding jewelry it
becomes a token of love. Owning jewelry can also be a part
of your social status.
It is not necessary that jewelry would be highly expensive.
You can get faux jewelry if you can't afford the authentic
price tag. While most of the people buy jewelry that has
been generically designed, you may get it designed
exclusively for you and get it personalized to suit your
style.
The importance of jewelry can be judged from the fact that
it is passed on as inheritance from one generation to
another until it becomes part of the legacy. Even when the
kings and queens were buried in the past (like in the
pyramids) jewelry was placed besides hem.
In the past kings, nobles, warriors, in fact all men wore
jewelry. It used to be a symbol of social standing. It could
be easily judged from the kind of jewelry a person adorned,
as to what his status was in the society. People often
decorate their pets with jewelry. In some Asian countries
the pet cows, camels and elephants are beautified with
jewelry, especially when taken out for procession.
Jewelry has unconsciously become an inseparable part of our
psyche and culture. The people who denounce worldly
pleasures may brand jewelry as a materialistic lust but the
fact remains that people love jewelry.
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