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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Ancient Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Pendant w/ rubies depicting Emp. Marcus Aurelius
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver pendant holds an authentic Roman coin dating back to the 2nd century AD, depicting Emperor Marc'Aurelius, surrounded by 8 rubies. The reverse side showcases the ...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Authentic Roman Coin ' 48 B.C. ' 18 Kt Gold Pendant with "Dextraum Iunctio"
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 Kt Gold pendant is set an authentic roman coin , minted by Albinus Bruti ( 48 BC ) , depicting a Dextrarum iunctio: clasped hands holding winged caduceus. The hand shaki...
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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hermes Palladium Curiosite Long Necklace
Located in London, GB
Hermes Palladium Curiosite Long Necklace Long chain link necklace that can be worn long or doubled with a twist lock, Hermes logo engraved, dangle charm. Size - 85cm Total Length ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Palladium

Natural Australian Opal GRS 3.53 ct
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing an exquisite marvel of nature: the Natural Australian Opal, ablaze with the fire of the heavens! This majestic collector's item, GRS certified and originating from the la...
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Australian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Opal

Authentic Ancient Roman Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant with Emp. Marcus Aurelius
Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite pendant features an original Roman coin dating back to the 2nd century AD, showcasing Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Crafted from 18 Kt gold, it is a testament to the tim...

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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Owl Pendant 18kt Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Owl coin from ancient Greece made into a pendant in 18kt gold. This coin is from Peiraieus, just south of Athens, circa 435 to 370 BC. There is an owl, with wings spread, standing fa...
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Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Authentic Ancient Roman Onyx Intaglio 1st-2nd Century AD 18 Kt Gold Ring, depict
Located in Roma, IT

This 18 Kt gold ring, meticulously crafted by our skilled goldsmiths, showcases an authentic Roman onyx intaglio dating back to the 1st-2nd century AD.

The intaglio portray...

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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Widow's Mite Ring, 22kt Gold & Sterling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Widow's Mite ring with 22kt gold and sterling silver. This widow's mite coin is dated to the rule of Judean King Alexander Jannaeus between 103 - 76 BC. The oxblood red patina and ...
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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Authentic Roman Silver Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant with Emp. Hadrian '2nd cent. AD'
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18 Kt gold pendant showcases an authentic Roman coin from the 2nd century AD, featuring Emperor Hadrian on one side and the seated Goddess Fortuna on the other. Hadria...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Authentic Roman Silver Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant depicting Two-faced God Janus
Located in Roma, IT
This 18K gold pendant features an authentic silver coin from the II century B.C. depicting the two-faced Janus, with the reverse side showing the Goddess Roma crowning a trophy and t...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman intaglio 1st-2nd Cent. AD 18 Kt Gold ring depicting a Sphinx
Located in Roma, IT
Crafted by our skilled goldsmiths, this 18 Kt gold ring features an authentic Roman onyx from the 1st-2nd century AD, adorned with a captivating depiction of a Sphinx. Positioned ami...
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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 18 karat gold ring is set with a deep brown agate intaglio. The roman intaglio dates from the second / third century AC and depicts a hand holding a oar, a poppy and one other f...
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Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

A Byzantine Gold Men's Ring With Jewish Menorah 6th-7th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A Byzantine gold ring with a jewish menorah and an inscription. A typical early Byzantine ring made with soldered circular section wire and round bezel, engraved with a candelabra fo...
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European Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Byzantine Gold Ring With A Roman Nicolo Cameo Of A Parrot 6th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
An early Byzantine ring with a Roman cameo of a parrot perched on a palm frond. The parrot was a popular subject in the early Empire, no doubt for its intelligence and cleverness. T...
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Italian Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Bochic “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Carnilen ring Bochic Curated Antique Cameo From Afghanistan 18k Solid Gold & Antique ring This is the k...
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Afghan Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Ancient 22ct Gold Ring With An Etruscan Scarab
Located in Firenze, IT
A gold ring with a scarab of a bull. Etruscan, 4th - 5th Century BC. Ring size 8 The scarab measures 2cm x 1,4cm x 1.2cm The gold ring is original.
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Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

14K Gold Ancient Coin Ring with Coin of King Agrippa I
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold ring features an ancient coin that was minted in Jerusalem in 42 A.D. The coin was minted during the reign of Herod Agrippa I—the grandson of Harod the Great—who ruled...
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Israeli Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient Roman 2rd Century AD intaglio with Minerva. Set to centre with an oval carnelian intaglio in a closed back roman set setting, finely engraved with an image of the goddess of ...
Category

Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Authentic Roman Intaglio 18 kt Gold Ring depicting Goddess Athena Nicephora
Located in Roma, IT

This 18 Kt gold ring showcases an authentic Roman carnelian dating back to the 1st-2nd century AD, featuring the depiction of the goddess Athena Nicephora. Flanking the Roman inta...

Category

European Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek Dove Coin Pendant (pendant)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Sikyon, Peloponnesos, AR 1/4 stater coin (circa 360-330 BC), set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features Chimera standing with "SI" below. On the reverse side, a dove flying with a pellet behind. The dove side of this coin is the front side of the pendant...
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Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an arrow from her quiver. Diana in Roman an Hellenistic culture was the goddess of wil...
Category

Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

ALexander The Great Coin Chain Pendant Genuine Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm
Located in London, GB
This exquisite piece of jewelry features an ancient Greek silver tetradrachm, struck for none other than the legendary Alexander the Great. Enclosed in a crystal bezel, the coin is a captivating piece that transports us back to the glory days of ancient Greece. The obverse side of the coin showcases the iconic figure of Herakles, depicted in profile and adorned with the distinctive Nemean lion-skin headdress. This portrayal captures the strength and heroism associated with the mythical figure. On the reverse, we find the Greek god Zeus Aëtophoros, seated regally on his throne. Zeus is depicted bare-chested, holding an eagle and a sceptre, which serve as symbols of power and authority. To the right of Zeus, the Greek letters form the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY, emphasizing the coin's association with Alexander. To enhance its beauty and display, the coin is encased in a custom-made stainless steel bezel frame. The bezel itself is adorned with high-quality faceted crystal, allowing the ancient coin to shine and strikingly catch the light. On the backside of the bezel, a silver mount is added, providing stability for the coin within its frame. The top of this mount a bail which proudly bears the trade mark of Tresor Paris, showcasing the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail involved in creating this masterpiece. Completing the ensemble is a silver chain, included with the pendant. This addition allows the wearer to proudly showcase the ancient coin, wearing it as a symbol of history, art, and culture. Weight: 49 grams Height: 3.50 cm Width: 3.10 cm Period: Greek Mythology 4th - 3rd Century BC Coin. Modern Frame This unique piece, crafted in collaboration with Tresor Paris, the esteemed Hatton Garden jewellers, embodies the fusion of ancient and modern craftsmanship. It serves as a testament to the enduring allure of Greek mythology and history, making it a truly treasured accessory for those who appreciate the elegance and significance of the past. To complete the necklace, the framed pendant hangs gracefully on a 20-inch solid belcher chain. The choice of a belcher chain represents both style and durability, making it the perfect complement to the sterling silver and the rich history it carries. This thoughtful combination showcases the designers' attention to detail and their commitment to creating pieces that are not only visually stunning but also timeless in their quality. Wearing this pendant is like carrying a piece of history close to your heart. It becomes a conversation starter, as admirers marvel at the glimpse into ancient Greek civilization. Furthermore, the pendant's design makes it versatile for both casual and formal occasions, allowing the wearer to effortlessly showcase their individual style and appreciation for art and history. In summary, the unique pendant created by the Greek craftsmen some 2000 years ago and trendsetters Tresor Paris is a masterpiece, blending the ancient past with contemporary design. Its outstanding beauty, magnificent craftsmanship, and wearable heavy sterling silver chain truly make it a remarkable piece of jewellery. Whether worn as a statement piece or cherished as a treasured heirloom, this pendant is sure to captivate all those who encounter its charm. When you purchase this exquisite coin, rest assured that it will come with a certificate of authenticity. The certificate is provided by a reputable member of, the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA), and the London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association (LAPADA), ensuring the genuineness and accuracy of the item. Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachms were not only used as a medium of exchange but also served as powerful propaganda tools, showcasing the grandeur and influence of the Greek Empire. The intricate design and skilled craftsmanship of these coins exemplify the artistic prowess and cultural significance of ancient Greece. Today, Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachms are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, not only for their historical value but also for their aesthetic appeal. These coins provide a tangible link to the rich heritage of ancient Greece and continue to captivate the imagination of individuals fascinated by the ancient world and civilizations. Ancient coins have been utilized in jewelry for centuries, particularly in the form of pendants. These coins, which hold historical value and artistic allure, have been incorporated into various jewelry pieces, often serving as a testament to the wearer's appreciation for antiquity. The charm of ancient coin pendants lies in their exquisite craftsmanship and the stories they evoke. Whether it's a Roman denarius, a Greek drachma, or an Egyptian silver tetradrachm, these coins showcase the intricate details of ancient civilizations, featuring mythological figures, rulers, and symbols. The timeless beauty of these coins, combined with the creativity of jewelry designers, results in unique and captivating pendants. The significance of ancient coin pendants extends beyond their aesthetics. They provide a tangible connection to the past, serving as a bridge between modernity and antiquity. Each coin holds its own history, offering a glimpse into the economic, cultural, and political landscape of its time. By wearing such a pendant, individuals express their fascination with the past and their desire to keep its legacy alive. Throughout history, numerous prominent figures have been known to wear ancient jewelry, including pendants adorned with coins. Royals and nobles, such as queens and princesses, often possessed elaborate collections of ancient jewels, showcasing their wealth and refinement. Notable examples include Cleopatra, who adorned herself with opulent jewel-encrusted diadems and pendants featuring ancient Egyptian coins...
Category

European Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendant in 14K White Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
This bronze coin, also known as a folis, is from the Byzantine Era. Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex coins to identify. This coin has an image of an emper...
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Turkish Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold

Ancient Parthian Kings Coin 123-88 BCE Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace with a 123 BC ancient coin from the Parthian Kingdom. Gorgeous coin necklace, mounted with a genuine silver coin from the Parthian Kingdom. The coin is a silver Drachm of 1...
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Italian Modernist Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gold and bead necklace, was crafted by a pre-Columbian artisan from the Gran Coclé area of Panama. It represents a rich cultural tradition of adornment, utilizing some of the mo...
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South American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Muonionalusta Meteorite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Sweden This striking pendant fashioned from Muonionalusta meteorite makes an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys unique jewelry. It features a simple design that lets the distinct ...
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Swedish Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

A Large Silver Gilt Byzantine Ring 8th-10th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A large silver gilt Byzantine ring from the middle to later Empire. The bezel shows saints Peter and Paul standing by a processional cross, both holding bibles. Note the shoulders of...
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Italian Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Ancient Egyptian Taweret Pendant solid 18K / 7.3gr
Located in SE
Ancient ,at least 2000 years old (or much older) original pendant of Taweret - protective ancient Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility later mounted in solid 18K gold frame....
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Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Coin Gold & Ruby Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Euboia, Histiaia. Circa 196 - 146 BC. A Silver Tetrobol Head of nymph Histiaia, Nymph seated upon a prow. Set in a 22K Gold ...
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Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Roman Bronze Trajan Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Coin Pendant of Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, the Roman Emperor from 98 AD to 117 AD, set in a 22k Gold Bezel . Pendant measures approximately 1.75" long by 1 & 9...
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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Javanese Gold Ring with Ruby Cabochon Java Indonesian Antique Solitaire
Located in London, GB
A scarce early Javanese gold and ruby ring dating from the 7th-15th century Indonesian Classical period. As expected with Javanese gem-set gold rings m...
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Javanese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of addit...
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American Native American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

A Roman Silver Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Silver Severus Alexander Antoninianus Coin (Roman Emperor from 222 - 235 AD), set in a 22k Gold Bezel. On the reverse side, a Winged Victory with shield at feet. T...
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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

Rare Ancient Egyptian Carved Carnelian Frog Amulet Swivel Ring 18th Dynasty
Located in London, GB
This rare Egyptian carved carnelian frog amulet dates to the Eighteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom, circa 1300 BC. Frog amulets, depicting the goddess Heket, were commonly worn by both the living as a fertility charm and the dead to provide rejuvenation and a long afterlife. The ancient amulet is pierced horizontally and set into a later gold swivel mount, probably dating from the late 19th century. The design of the gold mount inspired by rings worn by the ancient Egyptians and Etruscans with its swivel bezel and coiled wire on the shoulders. The immense number of offspring made the frog an important symbol of fertility in ancient Egypt, and carved frog amulets were worn by women hoping for an easy delivery. This is exemplified with the goddess and protector of birth, Keket, who was depicted as a frog. After death, frog amulets would be placed within the wrappings of mummies, both men and women, in hope of a successful rebirth in the afterlife. The association between this amphibian and rebirth may have been induced by the fact that every year, millions of frogs spontaneously appeared out of the river mud and filled the fields after the annual inundation of the Nile. This caused the Egyptians to believe that they spontaneously generated themselves out of the river mud. The influence of frogs in Ancient Egypt can be seen in the language, the hieroglyphic sign for "one hundred thousand" was a tadpole, and one of the Egyptian terms denoting "frogs" is whm-anx, meaning literally "they who repeat life." Similar examples of ancient Egyptian carved...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

King Agrippa I Ancient Coin Earrings Set in 14K Gold
Located in Venice, CA
These 14k gold earrings feature ancient coins that were minted in Jerusalem in 42 A.D. The coins were minted during the reign of Herod Agrippa I—the grandson of Harod the Great—who ...
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Israeli Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Coin & Pyrite Necklace (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Coin, Moesis, Nikipolis, Septimus Serverus AE (193 - 211 AD), Obverse (front) is Bust of Septimus Serverus with Basket of Fruit on Reverse, set in a 22k Gold Bezel...
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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold

Roman Widow's Mite Coin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Widow's Mite Coin, 100 BC to 200 AD, set in a 22k Gold Bezel. Pendant measures approximately 1" tall (including bale) and 9/16" wide.
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Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

A Pair of Silver Topped Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silver topped gold and diamond earrings. One is set with an old mine cut diamond weighing 3.26 carats and the other is set with an old mind cut diamond weighing 3.53 carats.
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Greek 4th C. BC Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Silver Hemidrachm Coin from Sikyonia (Sicyon), 360 - 330 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel on a 18" Necklace made of Ancient Middle Eastern Glass and Bronze Accent Space...
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Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Greek 4th Century BC Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Coin of Alexander Tetradrachm, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel.
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Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold

Alexander The Great Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel and Bail with an Emerald St...
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Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Bronze Coin, circa 350 - 300 BC, obverse (front) is a bee with a kneeling stag on reverse, set in a 22k gold squared bezel. The co...
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Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Chalcedony Seal Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient chalcedony uncarved seal from the middle east, B.C. This ancient uncut seal pendant is on a custom brushed 22k solid gold pendant with 22k gold bail. This pendant features...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Roman Carved Red Jasper Gryllus Signet Ring Antique Georgian
Located in London, GB
An ancient Romano-British carved jasper intaglio dating from the 2nd to 3rd century AD, set in a later gold mount dating from the late 18th century. The intaglio is intricately carve...
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Italian Georgian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Jasper

Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted in 18kt and 12kt gold mount. The coin is depicting Denarius Sergia: Marcus Se...
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European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...
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Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring - 10k Single Cut & Baguette .25ctw Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Single & Baguette Color: H ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Roman Bloodstone Ringstone circa 1st Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
The flat oval stone engraved with a bust in profile to the right ; mounted as a ring in a modern gold setting (1.2 cm.) long; ring size 7½
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient Hyksos Egyptian / Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame between ca. 1800s- 1850s somewhere in Europe. All scarabs can be rotated around the axes. Each golden bezel was individually made to fit the specific dimensions of each beetle. The V-lock part and the security chain are made of Silver. The length of the necklace is 37.5 cm / it's a chocker. To make it longer you will need to replace or extend the existing 18K Gold chains for longer ones. Weight of the piece: 51 grams / of which about a half is a weight of 18K Gold metal parts. Condition is fine used / as found - I didn't try to clean it. It seems that the scarabs are covered with tinted beeswax-like substance. All parts are securely set /attached to each- other. Ready to be used again. Most of these or likely all of these beetles date approximately to the period called the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt ca.1650 -1550 BC when Ancient Egypt fell into disarray for a second time, between the end of the Middle Kingdom and the start of the New Kingdom. It is best known as the period when the Hyksos made their appearance in Egypt and whose reign comprised the Fifteenth dynasty. These scarabs are Made of Steatite - a very unusual natural mineral that initially is rather soft ( Mohs hardness 1 ) and easy to carve on but it undergoes transformations when heated to temperatures of 1000–1200 °C turning into Enstatite and Cristobalite; in the Mohs scale, this corresponds to an increase in hardness from initial Mohs hardness 1 > to Mohs hardness level 5.5–6.5 and that makes it a very suitable material for making jewelry like these scarabs. This future of Steatite was known to ancients and they used this material in its initial naturally softer state to carve and shape the way they wanted to and would burn it in the oven when ready making it much harder. The scarabs would often undergo second heating to apply enamels of various colors or were painted with certain long-lasting natural dies - some beetles show reddish glaze or paint still present (note N. 9 and 10) , and two are black colored (N.3 and 11). Once these scarabs were a common form of "charm" which everyone could afford and easily wear strung on a cord on their person. Most scarabs were made for the living, both rich and the poor. The small magical object was believed imbued with particular protective powers that warded off evil and provided good things for the owner for this life and also for the next, particularly when sewn to mummy wrappings. All scarabs in this set are one-of-a-kind genuine ancient pieces. All bottoms are flat and demonstrate the decorations - cartouches typical for Egyptian iconography that demonstrate the extraordinary skills of ancient carvers. N1 : 15mm long,top part grinned off and mounted into the golden lock casing, showing great detailed carving of a goat or an antelope - very common Hyksos design. N2 : 14 mm long, carved design of a hawk and two uraeii /cobras N3 : 13 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life and swirled decor in the center, very typical Hyksos design N4 : 16 mm long, carved design of a Goddess, likely Anubis, and a figure of a Dead in front of him. N5 : 16 mm long, 11 deep-groove concentric circles with remnants of dark-colored enamel still visible, very typical Hyksos design N6 : 18.5 mm long with the body of the scarab nicely carved and engraved with spiral scrolls, a very typical Hyksos design. N7 : 22 mm long, three figures, one knelled N8 : 18 mm long, a figure of a sitting pharaoh N9 : 18 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life with probably the name of a pharaoh in between. N10 : 18 mm long, body of the scarab nicely carved, cross-seal design on the other side. N11 : 16 mm long, black, unknown design N12 : 15 mm long. Very unusual piece I could not find any reference to any similar - there are three small scarabs in the shape of one (Egyptians divided...
Category

Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Museum-Grade Antique Early Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Islamic Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
This incredible gold ring dates from the 12th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set within a typical Seljuk tapered rectangular bezel with a four-pronged gold setting...
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Asian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Bronze Tiger circa 1st-2nd century AD Guarantee Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is a very fine Ancient Roman Bronze Tiger Head dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The Ancient Roman cast bronze head of the Tiger has extremely fine quality casting and superb ...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Viking gold stamped ring, circa 9th-11th century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold stamped ring. A large yellow gold ring featuring a curved bombe' shaped plaque, with raised linear detail to the centre and decorated with a series of repeated triangular...
Category

Scandinavian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
A perfect quality, elegant, unique Byzantine architectural gold ring decorated with filigree and granulation. The bezel is set with a intaglio c...
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Italian Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Amethyst Intaglio Magical In Gold Ring Roman 3rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
An amethyst double faced intaglio with a standing cockerel to the right with a palm frond behind and inscribed 'IAW' with a star. The reverse shows an ibis with an inscription above....
Category

Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Roman Lion Gemstone in Gold Ring 3rd-4th century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Lion Gemstone in Gold Ring 3rd-4th century AD A cameo intaglio of a lion advancing with original setting in high carat gold. Size 7 3/4 Weight 5.88gr.
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Byzantine Gold and Glass Intaglio Ring, Circa 4th-6th Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Of rectangular form, with a Greek cross cut from a sheet of gold leaf set beneath a layer of pale blue glass, mounted in 22kt yellow gold, the intaglio 15mm wide, finger size 7 1/2 W...
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Italian Byzantine Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Gold

A Roman Citrine Intaglio Of Hercules 1st Century AD Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman intaglio carved in a lentoid citrine. The subject is a vigorously engraved bust of Hercules to the right. The subject is beautifully rendered with the facial features in part...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Military Bronze Stag And Eagle 1st-2nd century AD Guarantee Rare
Located in New York, NY
This Ancient Roman Military Bronze eagle and stag, dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD, stands at a modest yet captivating 3 1/8 inches in height. The finely cast bronze sculpture ...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

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