Jewelry, among other items such as clothing and accessories, fall under the category of adornment. The definition of adornment? Something that beautifies or adorns; an ornament. Of course, we know fashion runs deep and has greater implications than a simple ornament!
Here are some sagely words on the act of adorning:
The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens. ~Author Unknown
These gems have life in them. Their colors speak, say what words fail of. ~George Eliot
I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself. ~Mae West
The finest clothing made is a person’s skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this. ~Mark Twain
I base most of my fashion sense on what doesn’t itch. ~Gilda Radner
If most of us are ashamed of shabby clothes and shoddy furniture, let us be more ashamed of shabby ideas and shoddy philosophies…. It would be a sad situation if the wrapper were better than the meat wrapped inside it. ~Albert Einstein
People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile. ~Lee Mildon
It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes. ~Henry David Thoreau
When you can’t do something truly useful, you tend to vent the pent up energy in something useless but available, like snappy dressing. ~Lois McMaster Bujold
Do not trouble yourself much to get new things, whether clothes or friends. Sell your clothes and keep your thoughts. ~Henry David Thoreau
I don’t see how an article of clothing can be indecent. A person, yes. ~Robert A. Heinlein
Distrust any enterprise that requires new clothes. ~Henry David Thoreau, Walden
If men can run the world, why can’t they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a little noose around your neck? ~Linda Ellerbee
Just around the corner in every woman’s mind is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her. ~Wilhela Cushman
A dress makes no sense unless it inspires men to want to take it off you. ~Françoise Sagan
Any man may be in good spirits and good temper when he’s well dressed. There ain’t much credit in that. ~Charles Dickens
When in doubt, wear red. - Bill Blass