In Homer's epic, Mycenae was mentioned many times as "rich in gold", and many jewels were found in Mycenae.
It is gold jewelry, including gold crown, golden crown chrysanthemum, gold necklace, gold ring, gold bracelet, gold earrings, money ornaments and so on. Among them, the golden crown is the most exquisite. There is a kind of "gold and silver wrong" technology in jewelry, which is unique. In addition to gold jewelry, there are purple jade agate necklaces, amber necklaces and crystal beads.
Ancient Roman jewellery
The metal craft of ancient Rome occupies an important position in the history of ancient European arts and crafts, especially the silversmith.
Art and bronze craft, with a wide variety, gorgeous decoration and excellent production, are deeply loved by the world.
The softness of silver is second only to that of gold, and it has good ductility during processing. From a technical point of view, the installation at this time
Decorative techniques are mainly hammered on thin silver plates. From the 2nd century to the 3rd century, it gradually entered the late Roman style.
Ancient Egyptian jewellery
Ancient Egyptian jewelry materials
Most materials have colors that imitate nature and take their symbolic meanings. Gold is the color of the sun, and the sun is alive.
Source; Silver represents the moon and is also the material for making idol bones; Lapis lazuli is like a dark blue night sky; The dark green jasper produced in the desert east of the Nile is like the color of fresh vegetables, representing regeneration; Chalcedony and red jasper
Color is like blood, symbolizing life. The main types of ancient Egyptian jewelry are necklaces, earrings, crowns, bracelets, bracelets, rings, belts and protective gear.
Body symbols, etc. , are carefully crafted and have a specific meaning. There are many kinds of earrings, including those from Zhui Er and those without pendants.
Son, there are rings.
The highest achievement of ancient Egyptian jewelry is Pharaoh's jewelry, among the few pharaohs who have not been stolen.
Among these tombs, the jewels of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 18 dynasty are the most famous.
In the late Middle Ages, people began to pursue beautiful fashion again. Gemstones are not only used in all kinds of jewelry.
In production, it also appears in the decoration of clothes and belts. Women's hair accessories vary widely and are used for hair styles.
The jewelry on the table is also very rich. For example, the hair net covered on the head is made of gold wire, and the hair net is decorated with beautiful gems, which is very luxurious. Brooch and belt buckle are also made of gold and silver, inlaid with precious stones.
During the Renaissance, court jewels in European countries pursued luxury, and clothes were decorated with dozens of golden roses.
The flowers are inlaid with rubies, sapphires and pearls, and the collar is also inlaid with colorful gems. necklace
There are many styles, from gold and silver inlaid with precious stones to necklaces with small bells.