Jewelry is often the way we commemorate the great rites of passage. Graduating students get class rings. Couples exchange wedding rings to signify their commitment to each other. Even the month of our birth can be signified by a special…

People wear jewelry for different reasons. Some wear jewelry for fashion reasons, using items like bracelets, necklaces, and earrings to work with their wardrobes. Others wear jewelry for practical reasons, using items such as watches for keeping time. No matter…