History Of Anklet Jewelry

What sexual signal are you sending?

You may naively, wear a ring here, a stud there, or some beads on the waist. But are you aware some of these 'extra body jewellery' have strong sexual connotations? ALLAN OLINGO asks

We are the only species that consciously and deliberately alters its appearance and this has been true throughout human history and will always be so because bodily expression can communicate things which words never can. Body adornment started long ago and still prevails today in many nations and tribes.

Have you wondered why women adorn the waist beads, the ankle bracelets, nose and even the various body piercing?

Is it because of fashion or are they passing a hidden sexual message?

Do men wear studs and earrings to feel sexy or pass a message in silence? And do we understand the misconceptions behind these adornments?

Some psychologists attribute body piercing and adornment to a desire to be sexier. But there can be many reasons, apart from fashion as to why people the world over choose body adornments.

"Some do it to adorn their bodies with jewellery that is personally pleasing, some seek to attract the opposite sex, and some want to boost their self-esteem, some want to show allegiance to a particular group or sect. Some do it just to set themselves apart from a group," notes Frank Pittman of Psychology Today.

He notes that an important factor that contributes to the rising popularity of the body piercing art is that it is considered to be sexy.

Well, these ‘extra body jewellery’ have meaning and naÔve as some of us maybe, some of them do have strong sexual connotations that we as the wearers might not have imagined and might be embarrassed about.

Christians have clear guidelines in the Bible as to how to treat the body. I Corinthians 3:16 states, "Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" What comes to mind when one thinks of the temple of God? It is to be holy and pure. The verse continues to say that the Lord will destroy those who destroy God’s temple. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the traditional reasoning behind body piercing and adornment and how it has changed over the years to acquire a strong sexual angle.

Traditionally they were used to connote a maiden in her menses. The menses was the beginning of the reproductive cycle of womanhood and admitted girls into the lodge of female mysteries. Waist beads, it is claimed were an excellent tool for spiritual protection as they sealed and closed the circuits of the energetic bodies. Therefore, it is claimed to help one to avoid things such as obsessive spirits or thoughts, invasion of psychic space, and even vampirism.

The Tennis anklet – An Elegant anklet With a Sporty History ...

The primary version is a row of diamonds, but it is not miniature to that. Alternating diamonds and other gemstones are also a favorite style, especially for a birthstone gift. A sapphire tennis band will make her the envy of all the other September babies.

The primary setting is the four-pronged round stone bracelet. This style also commonly incorporates metal invent in between the diamond, often in the shape of an S or an X.

Cleaning and maintenance

If the bracelet is made up of just diamonds, cleaning is a snap. Diamonds are the hardest gemstone with a rank of 10 on the Mohs scale, so it can be soaked in cleaner, steamed and agitated in an ultrasonic machine. A toothbrush can also be used to clean under the setting.

However, if it is made up of diamonds and some other gemstone, the hardness of that stone must be taken into account. Unless it is an opal or pearl, a soak in warm water with a mild soap should be sufficient. But, for softer stones like those, a wipe down with a damp cloth is the best way to clean them.

To avoid Chris Evert’s circumstance, have a security chain added to the bracelet before it leaves the store. Also, make sure the clasp is a good one and that it is tight. The most common clasp for a diamond tennis bracelet is a box clasp which is virtually incommunicable so it doesn’t work on the charm of the diamonds.

Another security quantum to protect what can be a very high-priced investment as well as a sentimental gift. The prong tips should be checked ordinarily for wear and should be re-tipped periodically. The prongs themselves checked for tightness. For bezel settings, make sure the stone does not come to be loose. It is more difficult to detect a setting problem since there are no prongs to show damage.

Have the piece appraised by a Gia certified appraiser so that it can be insured. Typically homeowner’s policies have a rider for personal asset or a definite one can be taken out on jewelry. Again, a diamond tennis bracelet can be very high-priced and insurance is a great precaution against theft or loss. While it can’t bring back the breathtaking memories of the day you got it, new ones can be made with the transfer piece. Whether way, at least thousands of dollars did not just go up in smoke.

Many women aspire to own a diamond tennis bracelet and receiving one is like winning the lottery. It’s a occasion she will remember forever, which is how long it lasts-diamonds are forever.

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