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jewellery was of high quality and craftsmanship that much of it would
still be fashionable if worn in the present day. The use of gold ,
gems and precious stones was widely used to make intricate jewellery
items. Often used was amber and other gemstones like amazonite, a
variety of microcline feldspar; emerald, a variety of beryl; garnet;
peridot, a variety of olivine; numerous varieties of quartz (agate,
amethyst, carnelian and other colored chalcedonies, jasper, milky
quartz, and rock crystal); and turquoise. Jewlery was of a high
quality compared to other cultivations. Mush of the Egyptian jewellery
making styles have now been recreated and are available for purchase e
online at internet jewellery stores.
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