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Fashion accessories have played an important part in society throughout the ages from as far back as the Stone Age. Stone Age jewellery tended to be made from bone or shell.
Neo-Babylonian jewellery consisted of stone seals for marking clay tablets. These were often worn on bracelets and neckaces.
The Ancient Egyptians often wore heavy beaded collars and golden jewellery, to adorn themselves. This was mainly because Egyptian costume was mainly made from linen which is hard to dye so clothes tended to be an off-white colour. Combs and other trinkets were often buried with their owners so that they would have them in their next journey to the after-life.
The Egyptians were not the only culture to appreciate the use of accessories. The Romans also participated in this practice, albeit a different type of accessory. Roman men used leather belts and wristbands which were decorated with bronze studs of various designs, medallions and other metal plaques. Plumed helmets were also worn. Roman ladies would wear wigs, decorate their hair with ornate hair pins and wear necklaces, bangles and rings.
The Celts also loved jewellery. Both men and ladies wore gold filigree brooches, buckles and pins. Many of these were decorated with garnets and other semi-precious stones. The Celts often believed that the entwinings of their artwork guarded against curses and other evils.
Viking jewellery of consisted of brooches and pins. Brooches were used not only as decorative features but practical ones as well. Brooches were used to keep clothing secure at the shoulders. Men often wore toggles and leather pouches decorated with runic symbols.
During the Middle Ages men and ladies wore large brooches and girdles. Amber was often used to ward of evil spirits while the Renaissance brought enamel and precious stones.
The Tudors were subjected to Sthese mumptuary Laws and Regulations known as Statutes of Apparels. These laws meant that people were restricted to what they wore depending on their rank and class. For the top classes, jewellery was extremely elaborate
During the early Victorian era, bonnets were extremely popular. Ladies and gentlemen would use card cases for calling cards and gloves and ornate handbags became an essential part of evening wear. Later on, after the death of Prince Albert, costume became more sombre and mourning brooches and pendants became popular.
Today, fashion accessories are still an important part of society and also extremely collectible items. It is possible to build up collections of antique jewellery, card cases, handbags and other accessories while other people may prefer to collect modern handbags, jewellery and sometimes even shoes. Whatever the preference is, fashion accessories will continue to be collectible in the future.