Who says that you wear a piece of jewelry just because it looks beautiful? Ladies, buying jewelry should no longer be done in a hurry. Here you will discover the origin, truths and “prejudices” of these beauty accessories. Have a good read.
CHOKER NECKLACE
Let’s start with the CHOKER necklace; this object that has become a must in every women’s wardrobe. Accessible in all styles and at all prices, this jewel is not new. The trend started during the French revolution. At that time, it was a small red ribbon that women wore around the neck to “pay a tribute to the dead”. Later, in 1860, this ribbon could mean that a woman was a prostitute; but, towards the end of the century, in order to hide a scar, the Princess of Wales would wear rows of pearls around her neck. This encouraged the spread of this necklace: It became a ROYAL fashion. Following this, the high quality CHOKER necklaces were introduced. In 1944, fashion magazines made it the perfect everyday accessory. Nowadays, this necklace is worn everywhere in all occasions.
THE BIN–BIN
A waist necklace made with pearls and worn on the hips, the bin-bin is a weapon of seduction for women, mostly brandished by Senegalese women. Where does this jewel come from? What does it symbolize?
It is in Africa that the bin-bin has its roots. It is worn for a variety of reasons and can portray chastity, sexuality, health, femininity, or even spirituality. They have different connotations according to the tribes, depending on the color, the thickness …
In some cultures; mothers would adorn their daughters with bin-bin as they transitioned from a girl to woman. The bin-bin was thus a symbol of fertility and sexuality. This was then only removed by the bridegroom on the first wedding night.
This accessory is also worn for seduction. Used as «underwear “, some women only wear it for sexual experiences with their husbands, to spice up the act.
This jewel can also be effective to control the weight . When worn, if it cuts, it eventually shows a weight gain, since it is not made with elastic.
THE ANKLE BRACELET
Generally known as an anklet, the anklet was originally worn by Egyptian women to record the number of lovers ladies may have had in their lives. In western homosexual circles, the anklet was a sign of recognition: the left side signifying homosexuality, and the right side signifying heterosexuality.
Nowadays, wearing this jewel is commonplace, considering it as a simple aesthetic accessory.
A lot of stories in these pretty little jewels. Wear them as simple fashion accessories, or out of habit, nevertheless do not overlook their origin.
Guisela Simo.
Main sources: Afriquefemme, bijoux-creafrika, over blog.