How Did People Discover Necklaces?

People have been raving on about jewelry for a very long time. Recently, due to its popularity, the global market for luxury jewelry amounted to 18 billion euros. This amount is definitely a lot of money. However, there is no need to keep up with the socialites and buy expensive jewelry in order to be on top of the social ladder. There are affordable accessories that will give a person the same amount of bedazzle. For instance, a 925 sterling zircon necklace will do the same impact as a white gold chain necklace with a zircon.

However, how did people discover that a chain on the neck can be used as a fashion icon? When did this start?

The earliest necklaces were known to be worn even before the Ancient Civilizations. During the prehistoric era, people used materials such as feathers, bones, shells, and other objects that they found pleasing to their eyes. It was during the Bronze Age that metallic jewelry has come into existence. During this time at the Ancient Near East, precious metals were used with stones.

During the time of the Ancient civilizations such as that in the Babylonian Empire and in the Ancient Sumerians, the people there learned to wear gold and silver necklaces. In addition, it was also during this team where the Ancient Egypt wore different kinds of necklaces that depicted the class of the ancient Egyptians.

In addition, the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans also wore charms around their necks in order to ward of evil and to serve as protection.

During the Middle Ages, kings and clergy wore necklaces as a symbol for power and authority. This is slightly similar to how it was depicted during the Ancient Egyptian Civilization.

Throughout the years, people have still continued to wear necklaces for various reasons. In addition, people have learned to use it in order to start a trend or to be in with the latest fashion. In the future, people will surely still be wearing necklaces and this will surely never be outdated.