Prehistory Jewellery



amulet pendant (1254 bc) made gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise , carnelian, 14 cm wide.



an egyptian 18th dynasty pharaonic era princess crown.


the first signs of established jewellery making in ancient egypt around 3,000–5,000 years ago. egyptians preferred luxury, rarity, , workability of gold on other metals. in predynastic egypt jewellery began symbolise political , religious power in community. although worn wealthy egyptians in life, worn them in death, jewellery commonly placed among grave goods.


in conjunction gold jewellery, egyptians used coloured glass, along semi-precious gems. colour of jewellery had significance. green, example, symbolised fertility. lapis lazuli , silver had imported beyond country’s borders.


egyptian designs common in phoenician jewellery. also, ancient turkish designs found in persian jewellery suggest trade between middle east , europe not uncommon. women wore elaborate gold , silver pieces used in ceremonies.








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