It appears that jewelry has had a varied history over the years and has served many purposes depending on the culture or location in which it emerged. It has been used for personal adornment, as currency, for symbolism, protection and artistic display according to Wikipedia.
Jewelry can be made from minerals, metals, clay, wood and even plastics. They can be worn on any part of the body and are worn either daily or, for special occasions.
Supporting the Kibera Jewelry Group is a positive effort to assist women in need and to ensure that the traditional craft of creating such jewelry is passed on to future generations. For information on the history of jewelry click anywhere on this sentence!
Jewelry can be made from minerals, metals, clay, wood and even plastics. They can be worn on any part of the body and are worn either daily or, for special occasions.
Supporting the Kibera Jewelry Group is a positive effort to assist women in need and to ensure that the traditional craft of creating such jewelry is passed on to future generations. For information on the history of jewelry click anywhere on this sentence!
I thought that jewelry was mostly a fashion statement. Now I know that historically and today, it means much more and different things to different people!
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