Description
Jewelry, a form of personal adornment, encompasses a wide range of decorative items crafted from various materials. 1 From precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum, often embellished with gemstones or pearls, to more contemporary materials like glass, wood, and even plastic, jewelry serves both aesthetic and symbolic purposes. 2 Rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and pendants are just a few examples of the diverse forms jewelry takes. 1 Whether it’s a simple, elegant necklace or an ornate, gem-encrusted tiara, jewelry often holds sentimental value, marks significant milestones, or simply serves as a means of self-expression and style. 3 Beyond its visual appeal, jewelry can also carry cultural, religious, or social significance, acting as a powerful symbol of status, affiliation, or personal belief. 4