Title:

A Human History of Jewelry

Description:

One of the most popular ways to improve a style or look is through jewelry and humans have a long history of creating jewelry to enhance appearance. In ancient times jewelry was often not the same sort of fine jewelry found in stores today but was made of things like shells, scales, leather, wood, ceramics and various minerals. While jewelry made of precious stones and metals like gold, silver and copper have been the most popular types of jewelry for centuries now, it's interesting to note that platinum is fifty times more rare than gold and has become one of the most luxurious types of jewelry settings.