Most Popular Types of Jewelry

Jewelry are popularly worn by both women and men. This thing is not just a decorations but it also symbolizes something important for other people.

Earrings – earrings are composed of two categories, the non pierced ears and post or wires for pierced ears. The clip earrings are use a hinged clip in order to hold to the wearers ear while post earrings use a clutch or an earring backing in order to hold the earrings. While the wires will just slip through the ear. Sometimes it has a hook.

Rings – this also consist of two basic categories. The shank this is the part that fits around the finger while the setting is the one who hold the gems.

Bracelets – this also has two basic types. The link, bracelet which is the flexible one and the bangle which is the rigid.

Necklaces and Pendants – this two are both worn around the neck. The pendant is the removable gem or a jewelry accent that was hangs from the chain, while the necklace is the one that fits properly and lies flat around the neck.

Chains – this are worn around the neck and even in the wrist as a bracelet. This are made from a precious metal that woman usually wears at least 7 inch chain.