| They signify social status by items of adornment such as feather plumes and large coiled, copper necklaces and armlets. |
| Necklaces are worn now for a variety of reasons not the least of which personal adornment. |
| There is evidence that the descendants of Native Americans in prehistoric times used beads as adornment in jewelry as well as a way to trade. |
| From the late 15 th century etching came into widespread use as a means of adornment, mainly on pieces of armour. |
| Many African peoples use beads as distinctive elements of personal clothing and adornment. |
| In Spain there, they were very famous for not using stone or brick, they would do everything in wood with adornment and decoration. |
