Throughout the course of jewelry history, it was a widespread assumption that love could only be defeated by the pieces through three factors: the creativity, the price and the fascination of the culture, while the practical use of jewelry in a person's life was almost never talked about. Decorating the body with rare items only meant for special occasions or just for showing off one's wealth could be the only way one would think of it. A companion in daily life, silently and almost like a habit, gradually and quietly revealing the personality of the wearer, rather than an announcement, it's more like a daily life companion.
Choosing the right jewelry for the morning, at least for the unpretentious, does not show up as a daily decision that requires making anew but rather as a revisit of a past choice that has already been predetermined. The ring that is always on your finger, the necklace that not only looks perfect but also feels comfortable, or the tiny earrings that you don't even have to adjust because they are so light, they are all part of the regular ones in your daily life. Not for their beauty but rather for non-intrusiveness during the day are all these jewels chosen. Their worth is measured by how easily they integrate into the everyday life of the wearer.
As days go by, the daily jewelry less and less separates from the lifestyle of the wearer. Thus, it is forever in the office, accompanying you on your travel, running errands, or even when you are lying in bed at night asleep. A piece that is undergoing micro-scratching or getting dull is very likely to go unnoticed. This change is gradual and it is more often than not treated as a non-issue. The jewelry is still on not because it is trying to show its best side but simply because it is comfortable to wear.
Modern living has an effect that spreads over every step of the jewelry process from the production to the marketing to the wearing. At present, the concern for comfort is predominant and materials that are light-weight, finishes that are smooth, and designs that are skin-friendly are some of the factors that contribute to the constantly being worn jewelry without any discomfort. The majority of people would not however buy heavy, limiting, or irritating jewelry pieces despite their beauty. For the daily use, the most important factor is the practicality of being able to use it while the aesthetic aspect is considered as less important.
Furthermore, the buying of jewelry has transformed radically. The internet gives the customers a virtual showroom which they can visit and make their selections whenever it is comfortable for them and without any pressure. This unhurried and intimate process is quite similar to using jewelry—it's low-key and no rush. The purchases are made to fit and also be comfortable for the wearer rather than to be showy.
A large number of everyday jewelry is not seen by others and this is often a conscious decision. They do not want to show one's character or to attract people’s attention. They simply bear the burdens and provide the pleasures of life, being the source of reliability and comfort. In this respect, jewelry has evolved from being a mere ornament to a necessity of daily life infrastructure—always there, reliable, and mostly hidden.
With time, jewelry that is worn every day gets a kind of physical familiarity. The person who wears it gets used to its weight, place, and notice almost to the point that it becomes invisible. The body accommodates it easily, and taking it off can feel strange, not because of the emotion but because something anticipated is missing. This very thing is the reason why daily jewelry cannot be replaced easily. It is even possible that, among the new pieces bought, the old ones may come back to the owner simply because they match the life rhythm better.
In this way, daily jewelry rather than a mere decoration has the function of being a constant. It does not draw attention to itself nor does it change with the trends. Rather, it keeps its position while other life aspects are changing. Its function is not to communicate, to impress, or to characterize—but to be quietly present in the routine. It is that quiet presence which gives jewelry the power to stay relevant, not as an object of display, but as a reliable part of everyday life.
