It is not unreasonable to believe that jewelry has been around since the dawn of time because this is the truth. The earliest finding of this decoration was a necklace of fish found in a cave in Monaco. This necklace was 25,000 years old! Jewelry has stood the test of time, indicating that it is important, but you won't find necklaces of fish being sold these days.

As people continue to wear, sell, and make jewelry day to day, it is fair to say it still holds a prominent place in society, but why exactly is that? This piece is going to take a look at a couple of the reasons why jewelry could be important to the modern-day, contemporary woman, so let's get into it!

A Form of Expression

Perhaps the most obvious reason why women love to use jewelry and find it a crucial part of their outfits is because it is used as an object of expression. People express themselves in different ways day to day with what they wear, how they speak, what they buy, and what they eat and drink, to name a few. Because of this, it makes sense that jewelry also plays a part in this. Engagement rings are perhaps the most obvious example of expressing that someone is in love and to be married, and on top of that, unique engagement rings often express the recipient's personality, as well as the message it conveys.

A necklace with images can express an interest in something specific, or a charm bracelet can show multiple interests!

Improve Self Confidence    

When people dress how they want to dress and express themselves in a way that feels true to their personality, it can increase their confidence, and jewelry can be a massive part of that. Certain types of jewelry can convey different looks and let others know how you would like to be perceived. For example, it would be safe to assume someone was a fan of how piercings looked if they were covered in piercing jewelry.

This, of course, does tie in with the expression of oneself, but when it comes to confidence, many things can contribute to feeling good. You might have been given a necklace by someone special that reminds you that you are loved every time you put it on. Or perhaps you have a favorite pair of earrings that you know bring out your eyes and put an extra pep in your step!

Sentimental Value

Anything at all can have sentimental value – the value is what you ascribe to an object. However, jewelry is often given as a gift, which makes it one of the most common sentimental items someone can own. It could be a ring passed down from your great-grandma or a necklace that your sister gave to you for your birthday. What about a bracelet that was handmade by your nephew? These items might not have any monetary value, but their sentimental value is priceless and can remind you of all of the love, thoughtfulness, and kindness that is in your life – something many of us need reminders of.

An Investment

Anyone can use high-value jewelry as an investment, but with the majority of jewelry being purchased or received by women, it makes sense that jewelry can be an investment for them.

High-quality jewelry pieces can have high monetary value, which can even grow in time (People love vintage pieces or pieces with a story!), so it makes sense to use jewelry as an investment when you find something worthwhile.

Materials such as gold and diamonds tend to always hold their value, regardless of what is going on in the economy, which makes it a much more stable purchase for investments over other options. Not to forget that materials such as gold and silver can also be melted down and created into something else while still maintaining their material worth.

Conclusion

Jewelry has been an important part of people's lives right from the beginning of man. It is a common way to express yourself and your beliefs, soothe and comfort, improve self-confidence, and can also make a wonderful gift for others.

Jewelry can have both sentimental and monetary value and can be a great investment if that is something that you are interested in!