Jewellery was the symbol of wealth and power. It was also a marker then, of the social status of the Egyptians, for aesthetic adornment, and as protection from evil.
The first signs of established jewellery making in Ancient Egypt was around 3,000-5,000 years ago. The Egyptians preferred the luxury, rarity, and workability of gold over other metals. Predynastic Egypt had Jewellery in Egypt soon began to symbolise power and religious power in the community. Although it was worn by wealthy Egyptians in life, it was also worn by them in death, with jewellery commonly placed among grave goods.
In conjunction with gold jewellery, Egyptians used coloured glass, along with precious gems. The colour of the jewellery had significance. Green, for example, symbolised fertility. Although lapis lazuli and silver had to be imported from beyond the country’s borders, many other materials for jewellery were found in or near Egypt. Egyptian jewellery was predominantly made in large workshops.
Ancient Egyptian's jewelry including bracelets, buttons, ear rings and ear studs, finger rings, necklaces and collars.
From the pictures above, I realised that most of the design are full of colours.We see a deep concern on their behalf to create harmonious forms and color combinations. I can said that their skills of gem carvings (AKA glyptic art) were greater than now. Imagine that they worked under the area before machine was born and still can create such a great work.
I have to say again, they merged their life into it very skillfully. They wore jewelry not just only for showing their wealth (like people nowadays). The jewelry somehow have shown their desires, dreams, wishes (clearly) . It's a sign of their lives. I can hardly see all these things in present day.
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