Historically humans have adorned jewelery for a number of reasons: Function; to keep clothing or hair in place or as a marker of social or personal status. Worn by many to display affiliation; whether ethnic, religious or social. Some feel jewelry can provide talismanic protection. As a statement, it can display an artistic expression. Jewelry most certainly acts as a carrier and symbol of personal meaning ; think love or devotion, mourning or a personal milestone.

What's your reason?