One of the crafts that humans stands out in is producing jewelries. Culture is influenced by various factors and jewelry is connected ethnically. Jewelry is always relates with fashion and through the years, accessorizing has been man’s fascination. Wearing jewelries builds self-image. It enhances the character and attracts attention making the owner stands out. For most it is also a status symbol. Everyone has something to say with jewelries. The rich use it to show how splendid they can be and how they can afford such marvelous works of art. Getting countless jewelry indicates that one can afford these luxuries and not every people can afford to buy this things. An affordable price is always a win-win offer to many customers. The design and the brand or maker also contributes on how expensive it is. For the not-so-rich, acquiring jewelry is not a need one can have nor even something to be prioritized. Possessing some is already a luxury and even worth more than the money that is used in buying it in the first place. Not all jewelries are created the same, even their prices. The higher the percentage of purity of the metal, the more expensive it gets. To reduce their prices, mixing with other metals is one alternative. There are instances of creating fake jewelries, where a lower value metal is only coated with gold to make it like an original item. It is also considered as an art and the older the pieces are, the more valuable it is. Ancient jewelry collections are a a hobby for some. Academically, it also aids us learn our past and how ancient cultures lived and survived.
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