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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Copper Dreaming Smoked Topaz Hues Oval Earrings
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An ornately etched copper tone frame embraces a deep rich auburn hued stone. The center is multifaceted to reflect light and draw all eyes to you.
Summer Flowers Golden Button Earrings
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Fabulous gold tone filigree is used to create these charming earrings. The design is highly textural and desirable with a taken from life feel. The beading is raised and the petals are carved to create a lighter weight style.
Copper Dreaming Elegant Filigree Drop Earrings
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These earrings are filled with rich and intricate detail perfect to pair with anything from a white button up blouse to denim. The ornate pattern is engraved within deeply antiqued copper tone. The teardrop shape is suspended from a clever half oval ...

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Platinum Pave Diamond Gallery Setting - $2,650.00
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From Blue Nile's Diamond Jewelry Collection. This Setting with Sidestones makes the perfect gift. Pave-set round diamonds decorate the basket and three sides of the band on this platinum setting. This exquisite design accentuates a round...
Platinum Pave Setting with Princess-Cut Diamonds - $2,450.00
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From Blue Nile's Diamond Jewelry Collection. This Setting with Sidestones makes the perfect gift. Pave and princess-cut diamond accents serve as the perfect finish for this exquisite setting made specifically for your choice of a larger...
Chocolate & White Diamond 1/3 Carat (ctw) Flower Necklace in White Gold and Black Rhodium - $249.00
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The beauty of springtime shines all year with this fine flower Pendant Necklace. The top tier of flowers is formed with champagne diamonds, while the bottom flower has contrasting white diamonds. Formed in solid 10 karat white gold this...

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White Eternity Channel Diamond Band
This cool, shining 14 karat white gold band is entirely embraced by a chain of twinkling, channel-set round diamonds. This slender, stackable band can only mean one thing an eternity of love. The band meausres approximately 2mm in width, $525.00
White Gold Claddagh Bracelet
This beautiful claddagh bracelet is constructed of 10-karat white gold. The bracelet measures 7.5" in length and 7mm wide. Whether working hard or playing hard your active attire deserves this elegant touch of tradition., $252.22
14k White Gold Chain and Pearl Diamond Pendant
A soft drop cultured pearl is suspended from a white gold rectangular design decorated with two tiny hearts and circles full of shining diamonds. For that special person in your life, this glamorous pendant would be the perfect gift to give. Item Information Metal: 14K White Gold Pearl Information Color: White Luster: High Shape: Drop Grade: Not Aplicable Size: 7.5-8mm Stone Information Nb of diamonds: 0 Type of diamonds: Round Diamond Carat Total: 0.06 Clarity: NotAplicable Gemstone: Not Applicable Gem Carat: 0 Gem Size: NotApplicable, $166.75

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