We often think about our far ancestors, people who lived millennia of years ago, as dumb, undeveloped, uncivilized creatures who knew nothing about art and culture. But that’s not true. Thousands of years back, people already created wonderful masterpieces – jewelry, decorative statues, tapestry, accessories, weaponry, musical instruments, and so on and so forth. In this post, we’ll look at some of the most outstanding and intricate ancient beaded jewelry items that date back thousands of years.
Two large beads in the shape of faces. They even have certain expressions and you can guess their mood. Scythia, the territory of modern Southern and Central Ukraine, the 11th century B.C. – 2nd century A.D.
This necklace is among the oldest jewelry pieces in the world. It dates the late 4,000 – early 3,000 B.C. It belongs to the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture. It is made from animal teeth, bones, and shells. It may look simple but just imagine that this neckpiece is at least 5,000 years old
Cute beaded necklaces with elaborately shaped paste beads. Such a delicate work. Sarmatian necklaces, the territory of modern Southern Ukraine, the 3rd century B.C. – 3rd century A.D. They’re made from stone beads, paste beads, and a bone bead
Two beaded necklaces with a tooth and a bead shaped like a smiling face. Scythia, the territory of modern Southern and Central Ukraine, the 11th century B.C. – 2nd century A.D.
Marvelous ancient jewelry (4th century B.C. – 4th century A.D.). These necklaces and pendants are so skillfully made and so delicate. A lot of gold is used to make them and also stone and glass beads. Note the gold bells on the necklace with a black pendant – they probably even tinkle when the wearer is moving
