The name jewelry refers to small goldsmither or silversmith items, which decorate body or clothes. Usually they are gemstones and precious metals. Creating jewelry can by characterized by a high artistic level. First decorations of this kind appeared over 100 000 years ago, as the first primitive people felt the need of decorating the body. Perforated shells are the oldest preserved decorations. Jewelry was extremely popular in numerous past epochs. In the past the utilitarian (brooches, buckles, pins), decorative (necklaces, bracelets, diadems) and religious (talismans or amulets) jewelry was widely produced.
