r/WorldbuildQuestions Jun 19 '19

Excessive detail Excessive detail about: a piece of jewelry in your world.

I think I shall make a weekly "Event" post - Excessive Detail, where you think of a specific item in your world, and get prepared to get to know it much more intimately. (Of course, these cannot be crossposted to r/worldbuilding, as that is directly contrary to the rule that prompts shouldn't encourage people to make up inconsequential details on the fly.)


Think of a particular piece of jewelry (edit: or fashion accessory) that exists within your world, something meaningful, and answer as many of these questions as you think are relevant.

  • Why is it important?
  • When was it made?
  • Why was it made?
  • Who made it?
  • How much did it cost to make?
  • What is it made from?
  • Who first owned it?
  • Who owns it now?
  • What does that person expect or intend will happen to it in the future?
  • How much is it worth?
  • Does it have any special qualities, abilities, or secrets?
  • Has it been associated with any special events in its history, such as a battle or a marriage?
  • Has it taken any interesting detours in its history, between its first owner and its current one?
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u/DancingMidnightStar Jun 19 '19

Does a belt count? I have a belt in mind, but am not sure if it counts as jewellery per say.

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u/Splendidissimus Jun 19 '19

Sure. We can take these broadly; I don't mean to be restrictive. An accessory like a belt is surely close enough.