Throughout history religious jewelry has played a significant role in culture and civilization.
Items of jewelry have been symbols of superstition and religious belief, wealth and status all through the different periods of history encompassing all the continents and cultures of the world.
In ancient Egypt religious jewelry was symbolic and extravagant. Made 
of gold and precious stones, it was worn by men and women alike. When the Roman era arrived, religious jewelry included more Christian symbols and was made of cheaper materials. Then when Islam arrived in Egypt, men were forbidden to wear gold jewelry, and as a result, silver jewelry became more acceptable.
When the Roman Empire became Christianized, 
symbols including the cross, the rosary, and the Christian fish charm were created and have endured through time and are still used in Christian art and jewelry today. Rosary beads are also used in the Islam and Buddhist faith.
To the Native American religious jewelry made from natural materials such as feathers, turquoise and silver were symbols for nature, and were used 
in their religious ceremonies. Religious jewelry represented the different stages of life entered into by individuals. This jewelry and ceremonies represented a significant part of the Native American culture.
In today’s culture the religious aspects of jewelry is less important and gaudy and tacky mass-produced Modern Christian jewelry has largely replaced the 
religious role of the jewelry. Jewelry made out of almost every material known has adorned nearly every part of the human body and includes toe rings to tiaras and everything in between.
What about the different faiths from Christianity?
- For The Jewish faith has the Star of David, the
Tree of Life, Shema Israel, Melchizedek Key, and the Key of Prophecy. - For the Islam faith, a likeness of Fatima’s hands or an elaborate bejeweled headdress can be worn.
- Hinduists can have the Om Namoh, Mangala Sutra, Trident of Shiva, and the Goddess Bhavani.
- Pagan faiths use the Pentagram, Pentacle, Reiki symbols, Triple Moon, Tree of Life, Triquetra, and Chakra wheels with gemstones.
- Catholicism has rosary necklaces, the miraculous medal, Saint’s: Christopher, Anthony, Matthew, Teresa, and Jude medals.
- For Buddhists, there is the Endless Knot, the Om Mani Padme, Kalachakra Mantra Gau, Ashtamangala, Vishva Vajra.
Today people wear religious jewelry to show what and who they are following. Faith is shown with different symbols and signs made from white or yellow gold.
You can wear your religious jewelry for what ever reason you want, but don’t be surprised if the promises of wealth, protection, healing, and power do not materialize. Religious jewelry just as other jewelry is just ornamental adornment on the body and has no hidden powers.
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