jewelry

What is jewellery?

Objects made from different materials worn to decorate the body (not mainly clothing).

What is the main purpose of jewellery?

Decoration and adornment.

Give one spiritual purpose of jewellery.

Spiritual or mystical connection.

Give examples of symbolic jewellery.

Cross, birthstones, good luck rings.

How does jewellery show status?

It shows wealth or acts as a badge of office.

How was jewellery used as money?

It was used as a medium of exchange.

Who made the first jewellery?

Prehistoric people (cave dwellers and hunters).

What materials were first used in jewellery?

Teeth, claws, tusks, and bones.

Where was early jewellery found?

Caves in France and Spain.

Why did early humans wear jewellery?

For religion, magic, protection, luck, and attraction.

What materials were used after bones?

Shells, bright pebbles, and gold.

What materials are used in modern jewellery?

Stones, metals, natural and synthetic materials.

What is linking in jewellery making?

Joining loops or rings (like chains).

What is riveting?

Using a nail or bolt to join metal pieces.

What is stitching?

Using a needle and thread to join materials.

What is gluing?

Using adhesive to hold parts together.

What are indigenous materials?

Natural materials found locally.

Give examples of indigenous materials.

Shells, glass pieces, coconut shells, wire, cloth, pebbles, stones, wood, seeds, flowers.

What are “donkey’s eyes” in jewellery?

A type of seed used for decoration.