Everyone who knows me know I love my jewelry and I couldn’t resist the urge to share this House of Fraser infographic showing the cultural value of jewelry in different cultures around the world.
Did you know that in Thailand “the Padaung women wear (wore) close fitting brass rings around their neck to elongate it?” Well I don’t know about you but looks like a choking hazard to me but that’s tradition for them and I am all for respecting tradition.
Did you also know that it is believed that the Egyptians inverted the idea of wearing the wedding ring on the left ring finger because the finger has vein connected directly to the heart.
Not all of us appreciate the cultural value of jewelry because to most of us it’s just jewelry or material things with no significance but reading through this infographic it’s has been an eye opener.
Did you know any of these ‘cultural value of jewelry’?
Ickle Pickle says
I found this fascinating – I dod know about Jade, and the Egyptians belief about the vein to the heart. Great post! Kaz x
Miranda says
Thanks Kaz, its an amazing infographic
Hannah says
This was such an interesting and informative post – I never knew anything about cultural jewellery x
Miranda says
I am glad to hear it
fashion-mommy says
I never knew wedding rings started in Egypt – you learn something new every day.
Miranda says
You certainly do
Jessica says
I only know brass rings in Thailand. All these are interesting. I love cultural travel so this kind of stuff interest me. 🙂
Miranda says
How lovely, I am glad to have shared
Ana De- Jesus says
I have jewellery that has cultural value too, some sapphires that represent my birth stone. I knew that the Egyptians believed a ring connected to the heart vein but still what a lovely sweet sentiment that has survived the test of time.
Miranda says
I know right, i love all these cultural values. Its such a nice lesson
Leigh at Fashion Du Jour | LDN says
Such a fascinating read! Love that some traditions have been appropriated across the world like the wedding ring worn on the left hand from Egypt and ear spacers from Thailand! Loved it!
Thanks for sharing!
Leigh at Fashion Du Jour LDN x
http://www.fashiondujour.co.uk
Miranda says
You’re most welcome and so true my favourite is the Egyptian one
Bethany Naismith says
I love reading this! This was great and it was nice to read about the history behind jewellery etc 🙂
Love the graphics too!
Miranda says
You and me both, it was an interesting read
Jess says
This was so interesting! I love the idea behind the wedding ring finger 🙂
Miranda says
Me too and thanks
Rosana @ Hot&CHilli Food and Travel Blog says
I really love the coloured stones and their meanings. R
Miranda says
Me too 😊
Jessica says
Such interesting information! I love that my engagement/wedding rings are ruby rings – now I can say they have more significance other than just being my birthstone!
Miranda says
Thanks Jessica
Barely Vegan says
I’ve heard about the elongating the neck tradition. There are other cultures who still do it. This was very interesting!! Thank you.
Miranda says
For real, I can’t even imagine it but tradition is tradition
roxy says
I love this! It’s soo informational. I had no idea that gifting clocks were a huge no-no in Chinese culture or that the reason for wearing a wedding ring on your left ring finger came from Egypt!
Miranda says
I know right, glad I have never done it to my Chinese friends lol
Dr.Amrita Basu says
I loved this post.It’s an absolutely lovely idea to research the culture and beliefs behind jewellery.
Miranda says
Thanks so much
Jenna says
Very interesting to see the cultural significance of jewelry elsewhere. Particularly the watch/clock in China.
Miranda says
I agree it’s very interesting
alison says
This was so interesting. I love how there is symbolism behind so many different types of jewelry.
Miranda says
I know right it’s amazing
Ana says
Wow! I loved reading this piece of information. Being Indian, we have significant charm towards birth stones. My birthstone is sapphire and I love wearing it not only as a birth stone but also as an accessory!
Miranda says
I am glad to hear that and thanks for stopping by
Anna Nuttall says
That was really interesting to read. I love reading anything about historical jewelry. xx
Miranda says
I am glad to hear that