Did the first century Christian women wear jewelry?
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Both Peter and Paul disapprove the use of jewelry in plain words.
> “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. ” 1 Peter 3:3-4 KJV
Then again,
>“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.” 1 Timothy 2:9-10 KJV
Did the early Christian women wear jewels?
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I am looking for biblical or extrabiblical history / description of Christian women's apparel / ornaments or the lack of it.
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