A necklace is typically a simple ornamental piece of jewelry which is worn around your neck. They are often used as symbols of status and wealth, and often serve as accompaniments to other pieces of jewelry, such as earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Necklaces have been in existence for thousands of years. Early man may have worn small stones around his neck as a proof of his power and position in society. Today, a necklace can be a very expensive piece of jewelry that is created from gold, diamonds, platinum, and other precious stones, and is worn by both men and women.
During prehistoric times, gold necklaces were worn by ancient men and women as a symbol of their social status. Ancient people wore many different necklaces and each had a meaning. For example, a gold necklace would signify that the person was married or engaged while a diamond ring on the other hand, would mean “eternally yours”. These prehistoric necklaces were made of semi-precious and precious gemstones, including amethyst, opal, coral, and other brightly colored stone and metals.
The history of pearl jewelry dates back to around 4000 BC in the southern portion of the Mediterranean Sea, and pearl necklaces have played an important role in the history of civilization. Many civilizations such as the Egyptian civilization, the Aztecs, the Mayans, and the Chinese used pearl jewelry and wore it as a symbol of their power and wealth. As history advanced, pearls became more popular as designs for various items of clothing and accessories. In the past century, pearl jewelry came into the mainstream of fashion with its rebirth in the 1960’s and continues to be a very popular choice in fashion jewelry today.
Many different necklaces have been made throughout the history of mankind, including crosses, pendants, and earrings. Some of the most common materials that were used to make these ancient necklaces are garnet, opal, mother of pearl, and silver. They are commonly used to make necklaces today but some are choosing to use alternative materials such as garnet and black pearls. Pearl necklaces have always been highly popular but are continuing to grow in popularity and are often used to create a unique look or to add something special to an outfit.
Another type of necklace that is gaining popularity is the filigree necklace. Filigree means artful or intricate in design. This style of necklace is very beautiful and was originally made to be worn by a member of the clergy. Filigree designs of this kind are typically wider at the bottom of the necklace and more delicate at the top of the necklace. Filigree is a very popular look in ladies and men’s necklaces today because of its timeless elegance.
The third type of necklace that is growing in popularity is the Celtic cross necklace. These necklaces are usually very thick with intricate knot work on both sides. The knots are made up of different colored diamonds and other semi-precious stones. The stones used to make these designs are usually cut in such a way that they reflect light and change colors when the light hits them. These types of necklaces are very romantic and were originally created to be worn by wives of the clergy during religious ceremonies.