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Jewellery is the oldest form of adornment,100,000 year old beads made from Narssarius shells are the oldest form of jewellery ever found. The first pieces of jewellery were made from natural materials such as bone,shells,animal tusks or teeth,wood and carved stone. Jewellery was usually made for people of high standing in the tribe or community, to show their importance. Many items of jewellery such as brooches or buckles have origins as practicle items-eg pinning clothes or fabric together.
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