Jewelry in Ramesside Egypt served religious, status, and utilitarian purposes. Religiously, jewelry adorned statues of gods and was included in burials to protect the dead. Materials like gold, silver, and gemstones symbolized parts of the gods and were seen as protective. Jewelry exhibited the status and wealth of pharaohs and officials through ornate pieces awarded by the king. Both men and women displayed their rank through jewelry. Amulets protected the living from harm. Functionally, signet rings and necklaces identified roles. Overall, jewelry production supported religious rituals and expressed the social hierarchy of this Egyptian period.