Egyptian jewellery

When it comes to ancient jewellery Egyptians’ fine work of ornaments is worth mentioning. The ancient Egyptians created marvelous Egyptian themed jewels using different processes of ornamenting metal. Egypt had skillful artisans who used to make magnificent real as well as fake jewellery.

Men and women of that time used to wear beautiful ornaments to adorn themselves. Egyptian jewellery was worn as a status symbol and Egyptians used to wear jewels to protect themselves from evil spirits.

Jewels were a part of their lives before and after death and the deceased was always buried with their valuable possessions. Gold and silver were mostly used to make intricate designs and gemstones of carnelian, jasper, amethyst, turquoise, and lapis lazuli. Enamel and glass were also used to add glamour and charm. Although Egyptians used a lot of different metals for making beautiful jewellery but gold had been their main choice for making stunning articles.

The ancient Egyptians valued certain objects that they considered sacred due to their religious significance. This was clearly reflected in their jewellery motifs. Wide beaded necklaces, hoop, hinged, or beaded bracelets and rings were the typical Egyptian jewellery articles. Jewellery motifs derived from religious symbols included; the scarab, lotus, falcon, serpent, and eye.

The amazing amulets were religious jewels of Egyptians that were used as a protection from evil eye. Egyptians emphasized the colours of jewels rather than their designs and they had attached different symbolic meanings to different colours and stones. Green coloured jewels symbolized fertility. Cartouches were good luck charms for Egyptians and were believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits in life as well as after death. The symbol of life was the ankh, which was an important cultural and spiritual sign and this motif is extensively seen in Egyptian rings and pendants.