The history of jewelry – Throughout time – man (and woman) has sought to make themselves stand out from the crowd. Even animals will preen and parade around in a mating ritual. It is a natural occurrence for both man and beast. Early man decorated himself with whatever available – sometimes seashells on a string, fish bones or even animal claws. The documented examples of “jewelry” can be dated back to around 20,000 BC. Man used whatever might make him stand out. We are not much different – only our available ornaments are much better and more diverse. Jewelry has had many roles throughout the years – during the various periods it has always been used to establish a certain stature in society. It has also been used as religious offerings, decorations for the church and clergy, certain stones have been deemed able to ward off disease and ill fortune. Jewelry has played many roles throughout mankind’s existence. Quite honestly, it still does. What young executive on the rise does not wa...