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Interesting facts on Fashion & Jewelry History
Men were the first to wear jewelry as a status symbol and as good luck amulets to aid them in battle. Aaron, first high priest of the Hebrews, wore 12 gemstones (representing the 12 tribes of Israel) in his silver breastplate. This is when birthstones originated. The legendary Croesus was the first King to mint gold coins. He was the greatest collector of... (posted by contak 7 years 31 days ago.)
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Men were the first to wear jewelry as a status symbol and as good luck amulets to aid them in battle. Aaron, first high priest of the Hebrews, wore 12 gemstones (representing the 12 tribes of Israel) in his silver breastplate. This is when birthstones originated. The legendary Croesus was the first King to mint gold coins. He was the greatest collector of... (posted by contak 7 years 31 days ago.)
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