However, most people probably collect jewelry because they enjoy its beauty as a work of art. Jewelry reflects the workmanship and the style of both the designer and owner. Jewelry also has high sentimental value. People become nostalgic for a piece of jewelry that looks like something their grandparents, parents, or favorite relative used to wear. Jewelry is often closely associated with major life events.
Watches are common gifts for graduates.
The famed engagement ring brings back memories of the time when two people privately decide that they want to be together forever. They then publicly announce their intentions and wear the symbols of devotion, their wedding rings . When a loved one passes away, they often bequeath their jewelry to others, and the jewelry serves as a token of remembrance. As a collectible, jewelry can be a relatively pricey item. The jewelry collecting tradition has not been around as long as doll collecting or glass collecting.