subject: Why Humans Wear Jewery And How These Body Decorations May Help You Feel Beautiful [print this page] Jewery doesn't have to be expensive in order to be valuable. Many women and men both, treasure their jewelry simply because of who gave it to them. This can be true in every part of the world, in every culture. Decorating one's body with precious stones and sparkly things, is often done to complete the overall look of what you've assembled to wear for the day, or during special ceremonies.
Many women won't leave the house unless they have all their jewels in place. Other women don't often wear jewelry unless it's to an important event, or other special occasion. The reasons for wearing jewelry can be as many as the years this form of money and body beautification has been around.
In the western world, it's mainly the women who you will see dressing themselves up with all sorts of beautiful gems, but in other countries, the men are just as likely to adorn themselves with jewels. This may be to attract a mate or to ward off evil spirits. There are a number of reasons people wear these kinds of items on their bodies.
In the western culture, as well as others in the world, a diamond ring given to a lady by a man signifies deep and abiding love, with a proposal of marriage usually accompanying the ring. Friends, especially young ones, trade friendship rings with one another. There are even bracelets of different colors that are worn by young people, each color meaning something different.
Some jewelry is not meant to be pretty. There are amulets and talismans that are worn specifically to guard against certain bad things from happening, or to increase the chances of something good happening. It's up to the individual to decide whether or not these things actually work, but many of them not only mean something sacred to the person wearing them, they can also be just as beautiful as decorative jewelry.
If it can be pierced, someone, somewhere will be having it done. It's become quite popular among the young people these days to have parts of their faces pierced. Earrings don't seem to be just for ears anymore. No matter what part of the body is decorated with jewels, it can be a great way to express yourself and your individuality.
Pins, broaches, hair-clips and buttons are all forms of pretty things that also serve a purpose. Pretty hair-clips and pins allow for women to style their hair around them. It's kind of like having a headpiece or crown, only on a much smaller scale. It's easy for women of any age to escape to their own little world of being a princess when they get to put pretty things in their hair.
Anything you wear on your body can be considered jewery. Precious metals and gems have been around forever, and it's not secret that these things have been valued by many for centuries. Whether it's to let people know you're someone special, or to show someone how special they are to you, there are few who don't like jewelry. Even if you don't wear any, most people still find it pleasurable to look at.
