Friday 22 April 2011

jewellery



jewellery is one of the oldest forms of body adornment.Jewellery is a form of personal adornment,jewellery are available in different forms such as necklaces,rings,earrings and bracelets.Jewellery may be made from any material, like stones,precious metals or shells.you can chose different kinds of Materials for jeweller such as metals and stones according to their culture and materials availability. Jewellery differs from other items of personal adornment in that it has no other purpose than to look appealing. Items such as belts and handbags are considered to be accessories rather than jewellery.
Jewellery is sometimes regarded as a way of showing wealth and might also possess some minimal functionality, such as holding a garment together or keeping hair in place. It has from very early times been regarded as a form of personal adornment.The first pieces of jewellery were made from natural materials such as bone,animal teeth,shell,wood and stone.Some jewellery throughout the ages may have specifically been as an indication of a social group. More exotic jewellery is often for wealthier people, with its rarity increasing its value. Due to its personal nature and its indication of social class, some cultures established traditions of burying the dead with their jewellery.
Jewellery has been made to adorn nearly every body part, from hairpins to foot ring and many other types of jewellery. While traditional jewellery is usually made with stones and precious metals, such as silver or gold, there is also a growing demand for art jewellery where design and creativity is prized above material value. In addition, there is the less costly costume jewellery, made from lower value materials and often mass-produced. Other variations include wrap jewellery, using anything from base metal wire with rock tumbled stone to precious metals and precious gemstones.