Experts from Centre for International Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences ( CIRHUS ) in Britain studied Neolithic ornaments . Necklaces made from shells and teeth date from 5,000 to 8,000 years ago . Spread of early jewellery found to correspond to the spread of farming . Experts found farming spread more quickly in southern Europe than north .
Experts from Centre for International Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences ( CIRHUS ) in New York City studied Neolithic ornaments . Necklaces made from shells and teeth date from 5,000 to 8,000 years ago . Spread of early jewellery found to correspond to the spread of farming . Experts found farming spread more quickly in southern Europe than north .