Jewellery (Jewelry in American English) is literally any piece of fine material used to adorn one’s self. The word jewellery is derived from the word jewel, which was anglicised from the Old French "jouel" in around the 13th century. Further tracing leads back to the Latin word "jocale", meaning plaything.

Jewellery has probably been around since the dawn of man; indeed, recently found 100,000 year-old Nassarius shells that were made into beads are thought to be the oldest known jewellery.22 June, 2006. Study reveals 'oldest jewellery'. BBC News. Although in earlier times jewellery was created for more practical uses, such as pinning clothes together, in recent times it has been used almost exclusively for decoration. The first pieces of jewellery were made from natural materials, such as bone and animal teeth, shell, wood and carved stone. Jewellery was often made for people of high importance to show their status and in many cases, they were buried with it.

Jewellery is made out of almost every material known and has been made to adorn nearly every body part, from hairpins to toe rings and many more types of jewellery. While high-quality and artistic pieces are made with gemstones and precious metals, less costly costume jewellery is made from less valuable materials and is mass-produced.

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Single or not is there anything worse than holiday jewelry commercials? #unrealisticexpectations
RyMB (Ryan Bennett) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:49:59 -0000
Single or not is there anything worse than holiday jewelry commercials? #unrealisticexpectations
She asked me if I wanted jewelry instead. I was like NO. then she asked me if there was anything else I wanted. I lied and said no.
Alexaxxanne (Alexa Peyton) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:49:55 -0000
She asked me if I wanted jewelry instead. I was like NO. then she asked me if there was anything else I wanted. I lied and said no.
Silver Shadow Glass Pearl Earrings by NewHopeBeads on #Etsy http://bit.ly/60tCqB BOGO SALE #bogo #jewelry #gift #handmade #christian
newhopebeads (Connie Collinsworth) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:49:42 -0000
Silver Shadow Glass Pearl Earrings by NewHopeBeads on #Etsy http://bit.ly/60tCqB BOGO SALE #bogo #jewelry #gift #handmade #christian
happening so I won't try to describe it all. Sapna looked great in her red wedding outfit, with a piece of jewelry on top of her head
SeanMcKinnon (Sean McKinnon) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:49:11 -0000
happening so I won't try to describe it all. Sapna looked great in her red wedding outfit, with a piece of jewelry on top of her head
Walk By Faith Glass Tile Pendant by NewHopeBeads on #Etsy http://bit.ly/4sguJ3 #jewelry #christian #gift #shop #scripture
newhopebeads (Connie Collinsworth) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:49:10 -0000
Walk By Faith Glass Tile Pendant by NewHopeBeads on #Etsy http://bit.ly/4sguJ3 #jewelry #christian #gift #shop #scripture
RT @mattpowersmusic: I'm done with all the listing for my wife's Jewelry site on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturallyNana
renagades (Susan Leak) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:49:05 -0000
RT @mattpowersmusic: I'm done with all the listing for my wife's Jewelry site on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturallyNana

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