Necklace: a necklace is a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, and can be made from metal, plastic, bone, fabric, even gems or shells. They are generally worn loose around the neck, and those that are higher and tighter on the neck are referred to as chokers. There are many different kinds of necklaces, each with their own sub-category, however it is enough to know that necklaces are typically used as adornments to complement one's attire – even many indigenous cultures have their own distinctive necklace styles that are part of their traditional dress!



Bracelet: a bracelet is similar to a necklace, but much smaller and worn around the wrist. While typically decorative like a necklace, bracelets can also be used to identify people with medical conditions, or given to patrons as temporary passes to an event. In countries such as India, the number of bracelets worn by a woman indicates her marital status, while some ancient bracelets were worn in the belief that they could ward off evil spirits.

Ring: a ring can be worn around the finger on either hand, and is the type of jewelry which tends to have the most symbolic associations. In Western culture, women wear diamond rings on the third finger of their left hand when engaged to be married, and after marriage, both men and women wear a metal band on this same finger to indicate marital status. Other symbolic rings include graduating class rings, chastity rings, and traditional Irish Claddagh rings. Ring-wearing spans all generations, cultures, and history, and rings are made from any and all kinds of material: iron, fabric, bone, plastic, and so on.

Brooch: a brooch is a decorative ornament which is attached to an article of clothing for aesthetic purposes. They are often elaborate designs made with gemstones and metalwork, though it has become more common to see brooches made of just metal, in the shapes of animals, flowers, children, or endearing words. Ancient cultures used a type of brooch called a fibula, which was typically used to hold the corners of a garment together. Over time, these fibula became more and more elaborate, which probably gave rise to the modern style of brooch.