Saed News: The jewelry of the Achaemenid period had various and diverse shapes and designs, and not all of them were exclusively for women. Some of these jewels were used by men and high-ranking political figures, and based on their design and patterns, one can determine their function.
According to Saed News' history service, if you're interested in history, you might find it fascinating to learn about the jewelry used during the Achaemenid period. Here, we introduce you to six of the most astonishing Achaemenid jewels and their places of storage:
Achaemenid Golden Necklace
Made of gold, decorated with lapis lazuli, turquoise, agate, and crystal.
Storage: Miho Museum, Koka, Japan
Achaemenid Golden Necklace
Late Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Collar Necklace
Storage: Hermitage Museum, Russia
Achaemenid Bracelet with Duck Design
Made from gold and precious stones such as lapis lazuli, agate, turquoise, and crystal.
Achaemenid Bracelet with Duck Design Achaemenid Period
Storage: Miho Museum, Koka
Golden Lion-Headed Armlet
One of the most famous armlets from the Achaemenid period, this armlet is adorned with two lions facing each other symmetrically. The use of the lion-headed motif reflects the art and ideology of the Middle East.
Golden Lion-Headed Armlet ,Achaemenid Period ,Storage: British Museum
Achaemenid Gold Necklace with Egyptian God Head
This gold necklace, filled with symbolic images, features an Achaemenid design. At the center, there is an image of the head of the god "Bes," the ancient Egyptian god associated with marriage and childbirth, symbolizing protection for women and household affairs.
Achaemenid Gold Necklace with Egyptian God Head,Achaemenid Period,
Storage: The Metropolitan Museum, New York
Achaemenid Earrings
These golden earrings from the Achaemenid period feature the symbol of Ahura Mazda at the center, surrounded by six Amshaspands. The earrings, with a diameter of 5.1 cm, are decorated with pieces of turquoise, agate, and lapis lazuli.
Achaemenid Earrings,Achaemenid Period,Storage: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
