One of the crafts that man stands out in is creating jewelries. Culture is shaped by different factors and ethinically, jewelries have a connection to it. Jewelry is always related with fashion and for ages, man has been fascinated in accessorizing himself. Wearing jewelries builds self-image. It enhances the character and attracts attention making the owner stands out. It is actually a status symbol for some. Rich or poor always has a thing with jewelries. For the rich, it shows them their luxurious life and how they can afford buying those things. Gaining massive jewelry collections shows that one can afford these luxuries and not all does have the resources for these things. A good price tag is always a show of success to many. The design and the brand or maker also contributes on how expensive it is. For the not-so-rich, obtaining jewelry is not even a need and not even a priority. 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. Fake jewelries are created, 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. Collecting ancient jewelries are a a hobby for some. Academically, it also aids us determine our past and how ancient cultures thrived and lived.
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