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Jewelry has been part of our culture for thousands of years and first came in to existence from different regions throughout the world. Starting with early Egyptians right through to the Romans and Greek jewelry has been a major part of showing off ones stature and wealth.

It was not only important for the Egyptian to be wealthy in life, but also in the after-life. While the Egyptians wore simple clothing, they always wore elaborate jewelry. They produced earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings, and Round Sun Necklace. Men and women wore jewelry in ancient Egypt for many different reasons. Jewelry was not only worn for aesthetic purposes, or as a symbol of wealth, but also as a protection from evil. These amulets were worn around their necks or strapped to the arm or leg.

Ancient Egyptians used gold more than any other precious metal. They believed that gold was divine and that it was associated with the crystal round sun. Instead of using many precious gemstones, they imitated their colors using glass. They did however use certain gems such as lapis, lazilu and malachite, garnet, onyx, and turquoise.

It was very common for the deceased to be buried with their possessions which included their jewelry. In fact, the Pharaohs and other high officials were buried with hoards of jewelry pieces like crowns, wreaths, rings and necklaces. For women in Rome, jewelry was a sign of wealth and status. The stylish upper-class women of Rome usually wore a significant amount of jewelry. Men were known to wear a single ring. After death, the caskets of the wealthy women were decorated with paintings, famously known as the Fayum Mummy Portraits. These paintings featured the deceased adorned with their finest jewelry.

Ancient Greeks produced all types of jewelry including earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, armbands, thigh bands, rings and wreaths. They enjoyed wearing pendant earrings that were commonly decorated with doves or the gods Eros and Nike. Their necklaces had two main styles: the wide strap chain and the round chain. Many of their motifs were either derived from nature, including plant and animal motifs or the gods and goddesses sign.

Without the knowledge passed down from generation to generation the beauty of jewelry may have never been in existence without our early ancestors paving the way to today’s stunning array of exotic jewelry.