Even before the Old Kingsom, goldsmiths were skilled at beating, twisting, molding, and melting gold. Items such as pectorals, braclets, chokers, and hair ordenments were evident in pictures found in tombs of the Old kingdom. Earrings did not appear until right before the New Kingdom. The development of fine jewerly making reached its peak during the New Kingdom. Goldsmiths used semi-precious stones like turquoise, lapis lazuli, and amethyst do decorate their jewelry.
pectorals- a form of jewellery, often represented as a necklace. This was mostly worn by richer people.
lapis lazuli- is a relatively rare semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color.
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