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The global vocabulary of adornment
Did you know that the word 'Jewelry' (and the Spanish 'Joyas') actually are rekated to the word for Joy ? 💎 Whether it's a bold necklace or a delicate ring, these pieces aren't just 'accessories', they are little fragments of happiness we wear every day. Today, I'm celebrating the many ways the world says 'Adornment.' In French it is called “bijoux” and it comes from the Breton word bizou , meaning "finger ring”, carrying an air of elegance, craftsmanship, and charm . In Ger
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