ANCIENT EGYPTIAN JEWELERY The ancient Egyptians were among the first to wear precious metal jewelry Ancient Egyptian jewelry was created from silver and electrum The Egyptians used ornamental stones: amethyst, carnelian, garnet, and also lapis lazuli Egyptians appreciated jewelry: necklaces, pendants, bracelets, amulets, rings In Egypt, the functions of the money were performed metals (gold, silver, iron) in the form of bars or decorations.