Gold Jewellery Introduction


From the first discoveries of gold along the rivers of Africa, Asia and South America, the sheer ease with which the metal could be worked inspired craftsmen to shape it for adornment. The history of gold jewellery goes back at least 5,000-6,000 years. Bracelets, chains and earrings of great sophistication and elegance were worn by both men and women of the Sumer civilisation around 3,000 BC.


An astonishing range of gold artifact have been
discovered in the royal tombs at Ur.
(Credit: Ancient Art & Architecture)