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2. Nameplate necklace - Wikipedia

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   A nameplate necklace [1] (also known as a name necklace) is a type of necklace which displays a name, initials, or other words of choice. [2] Originating among African-American and Latino communities during the 1980s and 1990s, [ 1 ] nameplate necklaces have become a popular fashion piece all around the world.

3. Jewellery - Wikipedia

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   Conversely, the jewellery industry in the early 20th century launched a campaign to popularise wedding rings for men, which caught on, as well as engagement rings for men, which did not, go so far as to create a false history and claim that the practice had medieval roots. By the mid-1940s, 85% of weddings in the U.S. featured a double-ring ...

4. Native American jewelry - Wikipedia

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   North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment: From Prehistory to the Present. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1999: 170-171. ISBN 0-8109-3689-5. Haley, James L. Apaches: a history and culture portrait. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1997. ISBN 978-0-8061-2978-5. Karasik, Carol. The Turquoise Trail: Native American Jewelry and Culture of the ...

5. Necklace - Wikipedia

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   In Qing dynasty China, a court necklace called chaozhu (Chinese: 朝珠), was worn by the Qing dynasty emperors and other members of the imperial family. The court necklace originated from a Buddhist rosary sent in 1643 by the Dalai Lama to the first emperor of the Qing dynasty. The necklace is composed of 108 small beads, with 4 large beads of ...

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7. Waist beads - Wikipedia

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   Waist beads actually originated in ancient Egypt, where they were known as girdles.Egyptians wore them around their waist or lower abdomen. [2] [3] Girdles were symbols of status and were made of chains, wire, thread, and shells, and often featured multiple colors [4] Modern-day people from many African cultures wear waist beads, including Ghanaians, Senegalese, Igbos, Yorubas, Ewes, Ashantis ...