Introduction

Part of my Btech research revolves around the question "what is contemporary jewellery?"  to help me answer this question, I look into the physical meanings of jewellery, the functions of jewellery, the constants, issues and positions of jewellery. It is difficult to pinpoint the true meaning of the term and that it is up to individuals to 'settle on their own interpretations' (Metcalf 1998:1). Throughout my Btech journey, I will draw up my own definitions to this question based on the discoveries that I make from my research.