Most men and women wear jewelry every day for different reasons.
Your favorite watch, the perfect pair of diamond earrings, or your most extravagant necklace; each piece has a different meaning and purpose in a man or woman's life.
John-Paul Flintoff, a writer for the Sunday Times, states that he wears jewelry for “sentimentality, familial pride, and a teeny element of vanity.”
1. For Fashion
Jewelry can be worn as an accessory to enhance or complete an outfit. It is a way for men and women to fully express their inner fashionista and show off their style.
Jewelry can also be worn as the statement piece of an outfit.
This simple all-black outfit turns into something more fashion-forward with an intricate silver necklace as its statement piece.
2. For Showing Off
“Peacocking” comes from the mating rituals of peacocks; where a male peacock shows off his colorful feathers to a female peacock to let her know that he is interested.
Humans do the same with jewelry. It is a way to show off and attract attention from a potential partner.
3. For Social Status
The Queen of England is adorned in all her beautiful jewels and crowns for a reason; to show her social status. Jewelry can be a determinant of a man or woman’s social status.
In modern times for example, when you see a man or a woman wearing diamonds, gold, or precious gemstones it means that they can afford such luxuries. This is a sign of his or hers social status.
4. For Self Expression
You can wear funky jewelry when you’re feeling funky and elegant jewelry when you’re feeling elegant.
Jewelry is a great way to show the world how you are feeling and who you are on the inside.
Jewelry is also worn as a form of religious self-expression.
For example, when you see a man or a woman wearing a cross, it expresses their catholic and Christian religious beliefs.
5. For Spiritual Meaning
Jewelry containing certain gemstones, crystals and metals have had significant spiritual meaning throughout the course of history.
Ancient Egyptians believed that wearing jewelry containing amulets would protect the wearer or give them power.
Furthermore, many believe that certain stones and crystals have healing powers or will bring good luck, but we will get into that next time!
