Functions of jewelry.
Social status.
According to Bruce Metcalf, decoration can be more than mindless application of gop. Especially in pre-literate cultures, most decoration is carefully orchestrated collection of signs, each with particular meanings and overtones. As worn, jewelry constitutes a complex statement of social fact and personal fantasy, which other people in the same culture recognize and interpret.
In my own understanding social statement in jewelry can bring a unique definition of yourself about what people think about you. Helps the wearer to portray who they are through their outward appearance.
Golden Poppies.
Hairpiece.
21 carat gold, moonstone
Worn by Queen Margrethe
Danish jewelry designer Arje Griegst in 1976
http://artemisiasroyaljewels.blogspot.com/2013/03/danish-royal-jewels-queen-margrethes.html
Spiritual mediation.
According to Bruce Metcalf for as long as we know, jewelry has been associated with the spiritual and the supernatural. Amulets and talisman appear in every culture, offering magical power and protection the wearer.
In my understanding spiritual mediation is that it relate to religious beliefs, superstitions, magical power and healing purposes.
Divine blue topaz diamond earrings.
Blue topaz, diamond, 18ct gold and oxidized silver.
Blue topaz aids clear communication.
It is the stone of writers, poets and artists as well as litigators, mediators and all who seek justice.
It aids in feeling one's anger and releasing it, and brings realization of one's emotions and emotional pain. It helps one learn one's true feelings and honor them and helps one let go of anger and resentment.
For healing purposes it it helpful for the thyroid, the throat, the eyes, the ears and nasal passages. it calms panic attacks and cools menopausal hot flushes. It promotes calm and keeps older people mentally alert. Finally it promotes surrender to forgiveness of oneself and others.
It is the stone of writers, poets and artists as well as litigators, mediators and all who seek justice.
It aids in feeling one's anger and releasing it, and brings realization of one's emotions and emotional pain. It helps one learn one's true feelings and honor them and helps one let go of anger and resentment.
For healing purposes it it helpful for the thyroid, the throat, the eyes, the ears and nasal passages. it calms panic attacks and cools menopausal hot flushes. It promotes calm and keeps older people mentally alert. Finally it promotes surrender to forgiveness of oneself and others.
Redeemable wealth/ investment.
According to Bruce Metcalf another traditional function of jewelry is to serves as redeemable investment and portable bank account. Women all over the world wear substantial portion of their wealth in jewelry, which can be converted to goods and services should the need arise.
In my own understanding redeemable wealth/ investment shows how wealthy or rich the wearer is and can afford to buy the highest quality.
Emerald and diamond flower brooch.
Emerald, diamond and platinum
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