Native American Jewelry
What was Native American jewelry made out of?
stones,shells,bones,and feathers, as well as metals like copper and silver.
When was the Ancient Egyptian Jewelry made?
5,100 years ago
How many years ago was the ancient Chinese jewelry made?
5000 years ago
How many years ago was ancient Indian jewelry made?
5000 years ago
How many years ago was ancient Greek jewelry made?
3500 years ago
How many years ago was Native American jewelry made?
12,000 years ago
What was ancient Egyptian Jewelry made out of?
precious metals like gold, silver, jewels like turquoise and carnelian
What was ancient Chinese jewelry made out of?
jade, silver, gold, bronze, turquoise, crystal, and pearls.
What does ancient Indian jewelry symbolize?
Wealth, status, and beauty
What was ancient Greek jewelry made out of?
Gold, silver, bronze, semi-precious gemstones, and pearls
Is Native American the first jewelry made?
No
What kind of people wore jewelry in Ancient Egypt?
Everyone
What did ancient Chinese jewelry mean?
beauty, adornment, status, wealth, and cultural values
What was ancient Indian jewelry made out of?
gold, silver, copper, and semi-precious stones
What did the jewelry focus on?
Greek gods and goddesses
Who made some of the first native American jewelry?
paleo-indians
What does Ancient Egyptian jewelry mean?
status, protection, and spiritual beliefs
What stone was very important in Ancient China?
jade
What did the metals mean?
Gold represented the divine and eternal, while silver represented the moon and purity
What was ancient Greek jewelry inspired by?
Romans, Assyrians, and Egyptians
What does Native American jewelry represent?
cultural expression, spiritual beliefs, and tribal histories
How much of a role did jewelry play in ancient Egypt?
A HUGE role
What is jade considered?
A spiritual stone
What semi-precious stones were used?
carnelian, agate, turquoise, jasper, and lapis lazuli
What semi-precious stones were used in ancient Greek jewelry?
carnelian, agate, chalcedony, sardonyx, garnet, and rock crystal