Traditional Jewelry
The Maang Tikka is worn during what Indian ceremony?
Weddings
This precious stone is also a popular Rihanna song.
Diamond
What symbol is used to ward off evil? It is often associated with someone giving you a "bad look" or wishing negatively towards you.
The evil eye. The evil eye is significant in many religions and cultures around the world, it dates back 5000 years.
What stone is linked to Chinese culture and carved into all forms of jewelry?
Jade; Jade has been used in Chinese jewelry for more than 7,000 years.
True or False: Cultural jewelry can be worn by others without being considered appropriation.
True
The lotus flower, Horus eye, sphinx, falcon, serpent, and vulture are all common symbols and motifs used in jewelry from this culture.
Egyptian jewelry
What is the birthstone for the month of February?
Amethyst
The Hamsa hand is a symbol of protection. What is it called in Islam?
Hand of Fatima
What is Ni'ihau jewelry made of?
It is made of shells in Hawaii.
This celebrity was (briefly) cancelled for appropriating traditional Indian jewelry.
Kim Kardashian
This symbol in traditional Portuguese culture is passed from mother to daughter as a lucky charm for brides.
Heart of Viana
Name the song that this lyric is from: "Sapphire tears on my face, sadness became my whole sky"
Bejeweled by Taylor Swift
What is the meaning behind putting a black beaded bracelet on a baby?
The bracelet is meant for protection and to ward off bad spirits/negative energy.
Turquoise is used in jewelry from this indigenous tribe. Turquoise is used in ceremonies throughout several stages of life.
Navajo
What spiritual symbol was recently appropriated as a trend in the fashion industry?
The evil eye. The misuse of the evil eye for aesthetics, as a fashion symbol, or in contradicting ways can be considered appropriation. The evil eye can be worn in an appreciative way when the beliefs behind it are respected.
Krobo beads are traditional glass beads from this country.
Ghana
This Polynesian inspired symbol was worn by Moana.
The Heart of Te Fiti
The Claddagh ring
Simpler traditional jewelry from this country are made of mora beads and coins.
Afghanistan
What symbol has been mass produced in the fashion industry and can be translated to the word "five".
The Hamsa hand
Laos is influenced by a diaspora of cultures. This piece of jewelry in Laos is decorated with discs, silver bells, and spheres.
Headdresses
How much does Olivia Rodrigo's "GUTS" ring set cost?
$100 :D
This Moroccan pendant is passed from father to son and is named after a constellation that helps travelers with navigation.
Southern Cross Pendant
Indigenous people in Argentina made jewelry with this stone that was discovered in caves
Inca Rose stone
This brand hosted a fashion show with an insensitive outfit that displayed an indigenous headdress and turquoise jewelry.
Victoria's Secret