Life in Ancient Egypt - Jewellery
JEWELERY The ancient Egyptians valued personal adornment highly and Egyptian jewelry was worn by women and men, and of all social classes. Their statues of gods and kings were decked with lavish jewels. The deceased were adorned in jewelry for their send off into the afterlife. All types of Egyptian jewelry were popular, including bracelets, earrings, collar pieces, anklets, armbands, and rings. Golden jewelry became a status symbol in pre-dynastic Egypt. It was a symbol of power, religion, and status. It enabled it to before a greater focus for families of nobility, and royals. This created a larger demand for elaborate pieces. In addition to gold and materials commonly found throughout Egypt, other materials were imported. The favoured material for the Egyptian Scarab was Lapis Lazuli, a semi-precious stone. High grade Egyptian jewelry was a majorly desired trade item in the ancient world. Their craftsmanship was found across territories including Turkey, Rome, ancient Persia, and ...