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A close-up, side view of the gold Alfred Jewel, which was made in the late 9th century. The inscription reads "aelfred mec heht gewyrcan", which means "Alfred had me wrought". You can clearly see the animal head at the base and the snout, which would have been hollow so that a rod could be fitted onto the jewel.

The Gold Alfred Jewel, Side View

A close-up, side view of the gold Alfred Jewel, which was made in the late 9th century. The inscription…

This is an adjustable piece of jewelry where certain pieces can be moved and adjusted to users preference.

Adjustable Jewelry

This is an adjustable piece of jewelry where certain pieces can be moved and adjusted to users preference.

Ornaments, such as bracelets, necklaces, or rings, made of precious metals set with gems or imitation gems.

Ear Piece Jewelry

Ornaments, such as bracelets, necklaces, or rings, made of precious metals set with gems or imitation…

A string of beads, or precious stones, worn upon the neck.

Necklace

A string of beads, or precious stones, worn upon the neck.

"The following, also, are specimens of other ancient necklances. The first, small golden lizards alternate with drops. The second one was found at St. Agatha, near Naples, in the sepulchre of a Greek lady. It has 71 pendants. The third, fourth, and fifth, were found in Etrurian tombs." — Anthon, 1891

Ancient necklaces

"The following, also, are specimens of other ancient necklances. The first, small golden lizards alternate…

Israeli women would often wear rings not just on their wrists, but on their noses and ears and ankles.

Nose ring

Israeli women would often wear rings not just on their wrists, but on their noses and ears and ankles.

This head ornament comes from the jewels of the Queen of Spain. It is a bouquet of flowers that are studded with emeralds and diamonds.

Head Ornament

This head ornament comes from the jewels of the Queen of Spain. It is a bouquet of flowers that are…

An illustration of a butterfly pendant.

Butterfly Pendant

An illustration of a butterfly pendant.

"The French-Normandy pendant cross and locket presents a characteristic example of peasant jewelry." - Britannica, 1910

Cross and Locket Pendant

"The French-Normandy pendant cross and locket presents a characteristic example of peasant jewelry."…

An illustration of a cuttlefish pendant.

Cuttlefish Pendant

An illustration of a cuttlefish pendant.

An illustration of a gold griffin pin worn on clothing for ornament.

Gold Griffin Pin

An illustration of a gold griffin pin worn on clothing for ornament.

A decorative pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, a hatpin is almost solely worn by a female.

Hat Pin

A decorative pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, a hatpin is…

"A Ring is any circle or section of a cylinder. Rings of gold, silver, and of other metals and materials have been worn in all times and countries, and while they have been used to decorate the ears, neck, nose, lips, arms, legs, and toes, finger rings have always occupied the most important and significant place among such ornaments. From the earliest period of civilized relationships the finger ring was a convenient means for carrying the signet of its wearer. Fig. 1 shows a Jewish marriage ring beautifully wrought in gold filigree, and richly enamelled."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Ring

"A Ring is any circle or section of a cylinder. Rings of gold, silver, and of other metals and materials…

"A Ring is any circle or section of a cylinder. Rings of gold, silver, and of other metals and materials have been worn in all times and countries, and while they have been used to decorate the ears, neck, nose, lips, arms, legs, and toes, finger rings have always occupied the most important and significant place among such ornaments. From the earliest period of civilized relationships the finger ring was a convenient means for carrying the signet of its wearer. Fig. 2 shows a form of betrothal ring called a gimmel, or linked ring, which was used in later times; the upper figure shows the three parts brought together, the lower figures the parts separately."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Ring

"A Ring is any circle or section of a cylinder. Rings of gold, silver, and of other metals and materials…

"A Ring is any circle or section of a cylinder. Rings of gold, silver, and of other metals and materials have been worn in all times and countries, and while they have been used to decorate the ears, neck, nose, lips, arms, legs, and toes, finger rings have always occupied the most important and significant place among such ornaments. From the earliest period of civilized relationships the finger ring was a convenient means for carrying the signet of its wearer. Fig. 2 shows a form of betrothal ring called a gimmel, or linked ring, which was used in later times; the upper figure shows the three parts brought together, the lower figures the parts separately."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Ring

"A Ring is any circle or section of a cylinder. Rings of gold, silver, and of other metals and materials…

This gold ring is commonly worn by the better class of the natives in Cashmere.

Gold Ring

This gold ring is commonly worn by the better class of the natives in Cashmere.

This necklace and earring set has a floral and leaf design. It is designed to be attached to garments.

Necklace and Earring Set

This necklace and earring set has a floral and leaf design. It is designed to be attached to garments.

This is the ring setting for ring jewelry, or a circular band worn as a type of ornamental jewelry around a finger.

Ring Setting

This is the ring setting for ring jewelry, or a circular band worn as a type of ornamental jewelry around…

The jewel case and stand is used to store jewelry. It is made out of New Zealand wood.

Jewel Case and Stand

The jewel case and stand is used to store jewelry. It is made out of New Zealand wood.

This tiara is a head-dress made with sapphires and diamonds. It is part of the jewels of the Queen of Spain.

Tiara

This tiara is a head-dress made with sapphires and diamonds. It is part of the jewels of the Queen of…

Founded Tiffany and Co. in New York City in 1837.

Charles Tiffany

Founded Tiffany and Co. in New York City in 1837.

"It is a very common error to translate <em>monile baccatum</em>, "a pearl necklace". The ornament of which we are here speaking is frequently shown in ancient paintings, as in the two following cuts." &mdash; Anthon, 1891

Women with necklaces

"It is a very common error to translate monile baccatum, "a pearl necklace". The ornament of…