One of the greatest work that mankind stands out in is jewelry making. Culture is shaped by a number factors and jewelry is connected ethnically. Jewelry is invariably relates with fashion and for ages, using accessories is man’s great fascination. Wearing jewelries builds self-image. It raises the character and get attention making the owner stands out. It is actually a status symbol for some. Everyone has something to say with jewelries. For the rich, it shows them their luxurious life and how they can afford buying those things. Acquiring massive jewelry collections shows that one can afford these luxuries and not everyone can afford to have this things. An affordable price is always a win-win offer to many customers. Where the jewelry is made and who made is also a factor for its pricing. For the not-so-rich, getting jewelry is not even a need nor even something to be prioritized. It is already luxurious to have some and even worth more than the money that is used in buying it in the first place. Not all jewelries are similar, or the price. The higher the quality of the metal, the more expensive it gets. Mixtures with other metals are done to reduce their prices. Fake jewelries are created, this is where coating is done to make a replica of a genuine item. It is also considered as an art and the older the pieces are, the more valuable it is. Collecting ancient jewelries are a leisure pursuit for some. Academically, it also aids us determine our culture and how ancient cultures thrived and lived.
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