When you want to glam up your whole look and produce a stunning and attractive appearance, wearing jewelry pieces cannot miss in your mind. Jewelry display your style and signature, depending on different occasion and mood. However, there are many more types of jewelry than just the usual necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Understanding the types of jewelry you can wear will ensure the proper combination to change your style even better.
In this article we are going to explain some of the different kinds of jewelry you can wear. You may find some perfect types that you never thought of, but they will always change your appearance when you wear them.
Rings
The term ring is mostly used to refer to pieces of jewelry worn on fingers, but they can also be worn on other parts of the body. They are generally made of metal and sometimes from different materials.
Rings have become more popular and are now part of the engagement tradition and weddings.
They have also been used as a display of wealth. They are considered to have spiritual importance in different aspects of life.
The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Ring is the most expensive in the whole world. This ring that was once worn by King Philip IV of Spain was sold for $80 million. It is now stored in the National Museum of Natural History.
Toe Rings
Just as the name suggests, a toe ring is worn on any of the toes. A toe ring is made from any hard materials such as metals. Most people wear the toe ring on the second toe since it is usually the longest.
Most western cultures do not have any symbolic meaning associated with the toe rings, so they are just considered fashion trends. However, the toe ring in the Indian culture is a symbol of a married woman.
Earrings
They are one of the most popular pieces of jewelry in the world. They are attached to the earlobe by piercing. They can also be worn on the other parts of the ear like the rook, daith, conch, and helix. Earrings come in different designs like studs, dangle, hoop, and drop.
Appolo and Artemis is the most expensive earring, which was sold at $57.4 Million. It is made of one of the most “chemically pure” diamonds in the whole world.
Necklaces
This is a type of jewelry worn around the neck. The oldest and the first forms of necklaces were made of bones, shells, or feathers. They have had significant meanings in different traditions and religions, with other signifying wealth. They come with pendants, precious stones, crosses, and several other additions.
“A Heritage in Bloom” is the most expensive necklace globally, with an estimated price of $200 Million.
This precious piece, designed by Wallace Chan, has close to 384 carats of precious stones, with 600 pink diamonds and 72 jades.
Bracelets
This term is derived from a Greek word, ‘brachile,’ which means arm. They are usually worn around the wrist and for different purposes. Many bracelets are used for identification, decoration, and religious purposes. Charms, pearls, and other materials can be added on bracelets for various reasons depending on their being worn.
The Gulf Pearl bracelet is the most expensive. It was sold for $31 Million. The stunning bracelet contains 12 marquise-cut and 12 diamonds.
Anklets
Anklets have been a common piece of Jewelry in India and are now getting popular across the world. In India, they are known as ‘payals’ and hold great significance in Indian weddings. In Western culture, they are mostly made of leather and come in different designs.
Nose Rings
Nose jewels have become so common because they give an attractive look when they are worn. The nose rings have been associated with the Indian culture since 5,000 years ago. The gods and goddesses wear this ring. Nose rings that contain pearls and gemstones have been associated with wealth, but have become routine as they become more common.
Belly/Waist Chains
They are worn around the abdomen region. They are mostly made of gold or even silver and are attached to navel piercings. Belly dancers love this type of jewelry to decorate their waist area and expose their charming moves.
Armlets
These are metal bands similar to bracelets but are worn on the upper part of the arm. Traditionally, they were worn by men and are so prevalent in Indonesian culture.
Chokers
These are fitting necklaces that are worn on the neck by both genders. Chokers can be made from any material used to make jewelry.
Circlets
A circlet is a jewelry piece worn on the head and resembles an open crown with no arches.
Conclusion
The above types of jewelry pieces are just some of the many types of jewelry you can wear. The list is endless, and you can keep on learning more about various kinds available for you.