Civilization of mankind from the Stones Ages have evolve from the body decoration that consist of animal skulls and skins through discovery of precious mineral and gemstones; which been process to create the value to the wearer. In the past, jewellery is only for the king, priest, noble warrior, and wealthy baron.
Moreover, jewellery have represents the social status and prestige power, as well as carry out such belief such as protecting from harm, strengthen courage, and attract abundance. Some believed on the magic power of healing and regeneration.
Nowadays, jewellery has been state as high-value objects which indicated the position and orientation of the wearer. Unique jewellery with precious stones such as emerald rings, diamond earrings, blue sapphire on gold pendant. This can visual appealing to surrounding and encourage the wearer stand out amongst the people. Jewellery is a symbol of wealth eventually some use to conceal their true position.
Eventually, jewellery could be an asset that could be converted into cash which acceptable by universal valuation rules and negotiated by the satisfaction on both buyers and sellers. Gems and jewellery business is worth more than ten billion Baht annually.
Production and trade of jewellery and gemstones could be complex as it involved various of process. Use of specialize technique and skills combines with creative art have create each piece of jewellery to be unique and valuable for the wearer, which jewellery would have its own story.
Jewellery could play as the prime life event, such as ‘Wedding Day’ as ‘Wedding Ring’ would be essential items for bridegroom. As the ring represent the commitment that two people love each other and stability. The circle was the symbol of eternity, with no beginning or end. The hole in the center of rind is the gateway; leading to things and events both known and unknown.
Giving gifts have created the values to the common aspects in the society. Over time, jewellery and gems have maintained its value as well as increasing.