Jewelry in Egypt goes back thousands of years. Before the advent of gold, silver and precious or semi precious stones, Egyptian jewellery was of materials found in nature like the branches from trees and bones, stones or beads and shells. Since the First Dynasty (3100-3050 BC) Egyptian jewellery has been using gold, silver and semi precious stones. Extensive use has been observed, of gold and silver jewellery inlaid with agate and turquoise in antique jewelry pertaining to the New Kingdom period (15th Century BC). The kings and queens wore cartouches as medallions around their necks. These had their names engraved on them. Egyptian women, especially the Bedouins, loved their jewellery. Today online sites will make beautifully handcrafted pendants in silver for you and engrave your name on them. Cartouches are available in 18k gold as well. 11” tall statues of Sphinx can be ordered in gold or marble.
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