The jewelries of ancient Iran has captured both the attention and hearts of many people around the world. Specialists of this field consider the Iranian jewelries unique examples of creativity that show high-level skills of their creators. Ancient Iranian tribes who inhabited Persian plateau around two hundred years B.C began making jewelries using seeds and colorful beads and showcased their interest in decorations and ornates. It was during the Achaemenid dynasty that the jewelry crafts advanced more than before. Golden pieces became common. Armlets, bracelets and rings are some of the pieces that were popular back then. 
For a long time making traditional jewelries has become one of the most famous handicrafts of Ilam and its surrounding cities. Like many other, Ilam women have given importance to their beauty and appearance, and have chosen their make-up and jewelries as a symbol of their family and social status. In the past, they wore appropriate make-up and jewelry that enhanced their natural beauty and body features. They ornated their ears, nose, necks, hands and feet with kinds of rings and fascinating earrings and, occasionally, wore tattoos on parts of their faces, too. The jewelry pieces are mostly made of colorful beads and stones or gemstones that can be found in this area. Some of the kinds of these pieces that can be named are: 1.”Sineriz” or bib necklaces and headbands made from Pahlavi coins. The more number of the coins, the higher the rank of the owner. They are called “Haft Lireh” or “Panj Lire”; 2. ”Gol Kif” that are objects made of small glass beads and dried clove flowers. They also contain musk and are used to aromatize and decorate dresses. 3. “Lasari”, this pieces is used to decorate sides of women headbands and hats. Its beads are usually from Jades and Turquoise. 4. Necklaces 5. Earrings 6. Brooches, used to attach the edges of clothes or belts. 7. Anklets or “Pawang”. 8. Bracelets or “Desings”. 9. Rings or “Clowang” 10. Kohl holders or “Sormehdan” that is usually made from goat skin. Kohl is an eye make-up. Today, traditional jewelry making is somewhat practiced in this region.