Prehistory: Materials such as stones, bones, seeds and animal teeth were used, polished in a rustic way. Egyptians: The jewels of this period were loaded with mysticism and symbolism. Figurative, these pieces had beetle shapes, which represented the sun and creation; Eye of the god Horus, who protected against evil spirits or even of serpents and scorpions. They used many colors, which were also loaded with symbolism. Polychromy was obtained through gemstones such as lapis lazuli, green and turquoise feldspar, or even translucent enamel.
