Ancient Jewelry: King Tut of Ancient Egypt

Antiquity jewelry and ancient earrings from the Egyptian civilization. Jewelry pieces shown below were worn by King Tutankhamun during his reign of power, 1336-1327 BCE. Many gold rings, bangles, bracelets, collars, and earrings were  found in King Tut's tomb. Did you know King Tut only ruled Egypt for 10 years and then died at age 19?

 

Gold Bangle with Lapis Lazuli

Wesekh Collar (necklace)

Gold Ring from King Tut's tomb. Wire Wrapped band with lapis lazuli (blue gemstone) and symbol of the God Horus.

 

Gold and Enamel Earrings  

 

 

 

 

Jewelry found in King Tut's Tomb. Researchers believe that the gemstone (yellow-green) in the middle was made from a comet 28 million years ago. Click to read the article

 

 

 

Below is a collar worn by King Tut. Made of papyrus, olive leaves, persea leaves, berries, and red dyed linen fabric.

Resources:

History of King Tut 

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Ancient Egypt 

Ancient Egypt Timeline