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79,000 BCE
Early Jewellery
Early jewellery goes way back. It goes back to ancient African men wearing ornaments made from shells and other natural objects. These were worn in the ear, mouth, neck and nose. The Africans also wore jewellery with a basic cloth later on top of the shells and stones. -
Period: 79,000 BCE to
Kings and Nobels
These men’s adornments were generally seen as an expression of wealth and power. Men's jewellery way back in the ancient African days to now is a sign of first impressions. If a king or noble was going to meet someone new, they would try to put on as much jewellery as possible to give an ostentatious first impression. -
800 BCE
Ancient Greek Jewellery
The ancient Greeks are also known to have worn wreaths around their heads or garlands on their shoulders. The leaves or flowers of which represented different Gods. For example, oak represented Zeus, laurels represented Apollo, grapevines represented Dionysos. Laurels were usually worn by the military and those in public office. -
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Jesus's Crown of Thorns
A crown of thorns was placed on Jesus’ head in the events leading up to his crucifixion as a way of mocking his claim of authority, and as a further cause of pain and embarrassment. -
Men's Jewellery Now
Men's jewellery now is a fashion statement rather than an indication of power.
