Why people collect jewelry People collect jewelry for many reasons.
Some people use jewelry as a status symbols.
Others use jewelry for utilitarian reasons, like cuff links or pins . 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.