Jewellery has been made for thousands of years, and has been prized in many cultures, from the Egyptian culture to the present day. This article is a brief introduction to jewellery, covering Ancient Egyptian body adornments to current trends and practices. Ancient Egyptian Jewellery Jewellery was a very important part of ancient Egyptian culture.  The Egyptians loved wearing jewellery because they believed it would benefit them in the afterlife if their gold and jewellery were buried with them.  Jewellery was also believed to be a lucky charm that brought the wearer closer to the gods and goddesses.  The Egyptians used…