What's so special about jewelry?
"Jewelry is one of the oldest and most stunning forms of decorative art, and this panoramic illustrated history reveals the varied styles, techniques and materials that have delighted men and women through the ages and all over the world." - 7000 Years of Jewelry, Hugh Tait
There may be various misconceptions and stereotypes about jewelry. Some will say it’s only for girls and it’s quite useless, but really, it takes up quite a lot of space in our daily lives. From a symbol of wealth to special way to cherish the memory of the deceased, there are various functions jewelries perform in human society. From 7000 years ago, this valuable decorative made with precious minerals and expensive metals coexisted with the human history.