Post by domynoe on Jul 20, 2018 9:40:09 GMT -7
amulet :: a charm (as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to protect the wearer against evil (as disease or witchcraft) or to aid him
ankle bracelet
anklet :: something (as an ornament) worn around the ankle
armband :: a band usually worn around the upper part of a sleeve for identification or in mourning
armlet :: an arm ring; a bracelet for the upper arm
bangle :: a stiff usually ornamental bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on; an ornamental disk that hangs loosely (as on a bracelet)
barrette
beads/bead chains/strings
belly chain/drape
belly gem
bindi :: small dot placed in the center of the forehead between the eyebrows, now often used as a decorative piece elsewhere on the face or body (for example, several following the line (above) of the eyebrows, and many pieces themselves get more decorative in shape or are inset in gold or silver settings
bola :: a cord with weights attached to the ends for throwing at and entangling an animal, often decorated and worn as a necklace
bracelet/cuff :: cuffs are close fitting, wide bands (two inches or more wide) for the wrist
brooch/pin
carcanet :: jeweled necklace, collar, or headband
charm bracelet/necklace
chatelaine :: a clasp or hook for a watch, purse, or bunch of keys
choker/necklace
circlet/coronet/tiara/crown/diadem :: while circlets are generally plain, the others are ornamental headdresses usually signifying sovereignty; tiaras are most often a circlet with only the front decorated in some elaborate way
combs
cufflinks
earring/ ear cuff
fob :: short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch and worn hanging in front of the vest or waist or an ornament or seal attached to such a chain or ribbon
girdle
hairnet
hairpin
hatpins :: sometimes used in the hair as decoration, or in headdresses
headband/headdress/headpiece
head scarf (decorated)
kilt pin
locket
masks (face and eyes)
medallion
neckband
necklace
nose ring
pendant :: something suspended, an ornament (as on a necklace) allowed to hang free
ring :: a band around the fingers, thumb, or toes that can have significant meaning: friendship rings, betrothal/engagement ring, wedding rings just to name the most common
rivière :: a necklace of precious stones, generally set in one strand) ring seal ring (a finger ring engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram) signet ring (a finger ring engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram
scarab :: a stone or faience beetle used in ancient Egypt as a talisman, ornament, and a symbol of resurrection
stickpin
tattoos
thighband
tikka hairpiece :: a headdress with a pendant that dangles down on the forehead
torque :: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
veil/head drape (cloth, coin, beaded, chain filigree)
watch
wristband/chain
wristlet :: a band encircling the wrist; especially, a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve
many other things are also made decorative even though they are not jewelry: buttons, clasps, belts (tasseled, fringed, beaded, coined), buckles, chains, strings of beads or jewels, etc; plus there are uses of face and body paints and tattoos.
ankle bracelet
anklet :: something (as an ornament) worn around the ankle
armband :: a band usually worn around the upper part of a sleeve for identification or in mourning
armlet :: an arm ring; a bracelet for the upper arm
bangle :: a stiff usually ornamental bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on; an ornamental disk that hangs loosely (as on a bracelet)
barrette
beads/bead chains/strings
belly chain/drape
belly gem
bindi :: small dot placed in the center of the forehead between the eyebrows, now often used as a decorative piece elsewhere on the face or body (for example, several following the line (above) of the eyebrows, and many pieces themselves get more decorative in shape or are inset in gold or silver settings
bola :: a cord with weights attached to the ends for throwing at and entangling an animal, often decorated and worn as a necklace
bracelet/cuff :: cuffs are close fitting, wide bands (two inches or more wide) for the wrist
brooch/pin
carcanet :: jeweled necklace, collar, or headband
charm bracelet/necklace
chatelaine :: a clasp or hook for a watch, purse, or bunch of keys
choker/necklace
circlet/coronet/tiara/crown/diadem :: while circlets are generally plain, the others are ornamental headdresses usually signifying sovereignty; tiaras are most often a circlet with only the front decorated in some elaborate way
combs
cufflinks
earring/ ear cuff
fob :: short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch and worn hanging in front of the vest or waist or an ornament or seal attached to such a chain or ribbon
girdle
hairnet
hairpin
hatpins :: sometimes used in the hair as decoration, or in headdresses
headband/headdress/headpiece
head scarf (decorated)
kilt pin
locket
masks (face and eyes)
medallion
neckband
necklace
nose ring
pendant :: something suspended, an ornament (as on a necklace) allowed to hang free
ring :: a band around the fingers, thumb, or toes that can have significant meaning: friendship rings, betrothal/engagement ring, wedding rings just to name the most common
rivière :: a necklace of precious stones, generally set in one strand) ring seal ring (a finger ring engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram) signet ring (a finger ring engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram
scarab :: a stone or faience beetle used in ancient Egypt as a talisman, ornament, and a symbol of resurrection
stickpin
tattoos
thighband
tikka hairpiece :: a headdress with a pendant that dangles down on the forehead
torque :: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
veil/head drape (cloth, coin, beaded, chain filigree)
watch
wristband/chain
wristlet :: a band encircling the wrist; especially, a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve
many other things are also made decorative even though they are not jewelry: buttons, clasps, belts (tasseled, fringed, beaded, coined), buckles, chains, strings of beads or jewels, etc; plus there are uses of face and body paints and tattoos.