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Tassel jewelry has clearly been a trend these past few years, but some of you may remember tassels being a popular embellishment you'd see around your house (or your grandma's house;). For example, you'd spot them on lampshades, curtains and pillows. They were usually tied in with some sort of fabric.  According to marthastewart.com, the tassel has almost always been a symbol of power and prestige. The word for "tassel" originated from "tassau" -- which, translated from Latin, refers to a clasp at the neck of a garment. In the beginning, tassels served as a weaving knot in garments to prevent...