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	Jewellery has always existed, &nbsp;metals and gemstones &nbsp;being used to make both functional items such as buckles, clasps or hair slides or purely decorative items. &nbsp;Jewellery &nbsp;is &nbsp; a mark of social status and &nbsp;richness or personal status such as wedding or engagement rings. &nbsp;Religious appartenance is also shown through the wearing of medals or crucifix in gold and silver.</p>
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	Napoleon Bonaparte revived the wearing of jewellery in France with the arrival of matching suites of jewellery known as parrures and the very popular cameo brooch. &nbsp;</div>
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	The early 20th C saw the developpement of costume jewellery using cheaper materials and made by &quot;bijoutiers&quot; rather than &quot;joaillers&quot;.</div>
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	Antique and vintage jewellery is now very sought after be it antique engagement and wedding rings, vintage watches or all sorts of necklaces and bracelets.</div>