Ancient jewelry primarily used natural materials like stone and bone, with rare examples of metal ornaments crafted into delicate forms.
Common Materials in Ancient Jewelry
During the period described in the reference, adornments were predominantly created from readily available natural substances. Jewelry items were mainly fashioned from:
- Stone
- Clay
- Bone
- Seashell
These materials were shaped, polished, or strung together to create various forms of personal decoration.
Rare Metal Ornaments
Metal ornaments were exceedingly rare during this specific time. However, notable and beautiful examples have been discovered in regions such as Thessaly and Macedonia.
Examples from Thessaly and Macedonia
Among the scarce metal finds are sophisticated pieces demonstrating early metalworking skills. These rare ornaments included:
- Dangling earrings made of cut leaves of gold
- Silver bracelets that wind up the wrist like slinkies
These metal pieces represent early, exceptional examples of more elaborate ancient jewelry design compared to the common use of stone, clay, bone, and seashell.
