Oldest jewelry

Oldest jewelry ranked by inception.

Last updated . Source: Wikidata.

As of 2026-10-12, Armband of Ahmosis-E 7168 tops the list with 1,601 BC.

  1. #1 Armband of Ahmosis-E 7168 — 1,601 BC

    Armband of King Ahmosis, featuring two lions, found on the mummy of his brother Kamosis

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  2. #2 Garment Pin — 1,400 BC

    jewelry by unknown artist (1992.66)

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  3. #3 Garment Pin — 1,400 BC

    jewelry by unknown artist (1992.67)

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  4. #4 Garment Pin — 1,400 BC

    jewelry by unknown artist (1992.65)

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  5. #5 Hair Ornament — 1,050 BC

    decorative artwork (jewelry) by Artist once known

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  6. #6 Falcon-shaped necklace locks-E 25380 B — 1,001 BC

    right-facing lock of a pair, in the shape of a falcon's head

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  7. #7 Aegis-E 22860 — 1,001 BC

    aegis of a goddess

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  8. #8 Necklace — 1,000 BC

    decorative artwork (jewelry) by Artist once known (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1929.8.149.10)

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  9. #9 Phoenix — 1,000 BC

    decorative artwork (jewelry) by Artist once known (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1929.8.582.1)

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  10. #10 Phoenix — 1,000 BC

    decorative artwork (jewelry) by Artist once known (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1929.8.582.2)

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