This contemporary necklace has been composed of genuine Ancient Egyptian faience beads from the New Kingdom period dating around 1600-1100 B.C. and genuine Ancient Roman  More »

This contemporary necklace has been composed of genuine Ancient Egyptian faience beads from the New Kingdom period dating around 1600-1100 B.C. and genuine Ancient Roman carnelian beads dating from 100-300 A.D. Most ancient Egyptian beads were made of faience, a glass-composite glaze which was introduced as early as the Pre-Dynastic period. According to Egyptologists, most beads were made on an axis, probably of thread, which would burn up during firing, leaving a hole. Disc, ring and tubular beads were made by coating the axis with the unfired body-paste, rolling the cylinder to an even diameter on a flat surface, and then scoring it with a knife into sections of the desired length. Other shapes, such as ball beads, were rolled between the hands and perforated while still wet with a stiff point such as a wire needle. The beads were then dried, coating with glaze (if the glaze had not already been mixed with the paste), and fired. The firing process often gave the beads a beautiful translucent quality. The majority of faience beads are blue or green in color, but black, red yellow and white ones were also produced, especially in the New Egyptian Kingdom. The ancient Egyptians believed that fiery orange-red carnelian was the distilled essence of the Sun's rays, and many of the jewels of the Pharaohs were carved from it. The name of this generally translucent variety of chalcedony comes from the Latin word for flesh, for that is what its warm reddish tones reminded the Romans of. Since earliest times, carnelian has been prized for its rich, radiant color like the heart of a glowing fire. Carnelian jewels have been discovered in the Royal tombs of Ur, Egypt and the Holy Land. One royal lady of ancient Jordan was found buried with a carnelian and gold necklace over ten feet in length. The Prophet Mohammed himself is said to have worn a ring set with this gem. As an amulet, carnelian is favored to act on the blood, preventing it from rising in excess to the head, stopping nosebleed, easing menstrual flow and causing blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body. It is believed to make the skin healthy and youthful, removing sores and blemishes when worn. Because of its calming effects on the blood, carnelian also makes one feel peaceful and slow to anger. It is theorized that the color orange is the harmonious balance of passionate, creative red and bright, cheerful yellow, which makes it particularly soothing to wear. Carnelian is the perfect stone to achieve that blissful state of balance. Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 1600 BC to 300 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Egyptian and Roman Medium: Carnelian, Faience   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 247 AD to 249 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Philip II was the son of Emperor Philip I “the  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 247 AD to 249 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Philip II was the son of Emperor Philip I “the Arab” and his wife Otacilia Severa. He was seven years old when his father became emperor. In 247 A.D., he was elevated to Augustus along with his father. When Philip was killed in battle with Trajan Decius, Philip II distributed bonuses to the troops and money to the citizens of Rome to celebrate his accession to the throne as sole ruler. This generosity did him no good, however, because the Praetorian Guard killed Philip II sometime in the fall of 249. For some reason, many of the coins of Philip II are graced with beautiful portraits and exquisite artwork on the reverse. Though he was only a minor Caesar and emperor, his coins are highly sought because of their beauty, especially the provincial issues. The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the silver and gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classical reserved form of the modern pendant enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while continuing to look stylish in the present. - (FJ.7096)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 222 AD to 235 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Even though he was only a fourteen year old boy when  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 222 AD to 235 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver and Gold Even though he was only a fourteen year old boy when he was elevated to the throne, the Senate voted him the title PATER PATRIAE, Latin for "Father of his Country" because they were so relieved to be free of the wanton depravity of his predecessor Elagabalus. Severus Alexander was a peaceful and religious man. He set up a shrine containing statues of his favorite gods and even included one of Jesus Christ. He removed some of the harsh laws discriminating against Christians, and even thought about setting up a temple for Christian worship. The women of the Severan dynasty had always wielded a great deal of power and Alexander's mother, Julia Mamaea, tightly controlled who could see her son. She urged him to govern well and give all his attention to laws and administration. Partly because he was under the control of his mother for so long, he was never popular with the legions. In A.D. 235, a popular army officer, Maximinus the Thracian, led a revolt that ended the reign and the life of Severus Alexander. With a group of army officers, he entered Alexander's tent and murdered him. His mother, Julia Mamaea, was also killed in the coup d’etat. The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to shine in this pendant. The natural hues of the silver and gold complement each other. In this pendant, the present and the past combine. The classical reserved form of the modern pendant enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the ancient coin. To wear this pendant is to reconnect with the past while continuing to look stylish in the present. - (FJ.7005)   « Less

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange-brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings,  More »

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange-brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings, intaglios and other jewelry. Though its primary source in Antiquity, as now, was Ceylon, deposits are also known in Spain and the Ural Mountains. Metaphysical science values citrine for its trans-formative energy, which is thought to raise low vibrations to a higher level, making it useful for healing and meditation. Citrine is also considered as a luck talisman to bring success in all business ventures. In addition to its curative and soothing properties, its warm, glowing color brings pleasure to the senses.Medium: Citrine   « Less

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings,  More »

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings, intaglios and other jewelry. Though its primary source in Antiquity as now was Ceylon, deposits are also known in Spain and the Ural Mountains. Metaphysical science values citrine for its transformative energy, which is thought to raise low vibrations to a higher level, making it useful for healing and meditation. Citrine is also considered as a lucky talisman to bring success in all business ventures. In addition to its curative and soothing properties, its war, glowing color brings pleasure to the senses. Medium: Citrine-Gold   « Less

Citrine is a variety of quartz crystal given its yellow/orange hue by ferric iron oxide. This splendid necklace seems to glow with a subtle inner fire. It should look perfect  More »

Citrine is a variety of quartz crystal given its yellow/orange hue by ferric iron oxide. This splendid necklace seems to glow with a subtle inner fire. It should look perfect on the neck of someone with an inner fire of her own. Medium: Citrine-Gold   « Less

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings,  More »

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings, intaglios and other jewelry. Though its primary source in Antiquity, as now, was Ceylon, deposits are also known in Spain and the Ural Mountains. Metaphysical science values citrine for its transformation energy, which is thought to raise low vibrations to a higher level, makes it useful for healing and meditation. Citrine is also considered as a luck talisman to bring success in all business ventures. In addition to its curative and soothing properties, its warm, glowing color brings pleasure to the senses. Since the earliest antiquity, hematite has been prized for its protective qualities; virtually every major culture, but especially the Egyptians and the Persians, has used the stone in a talismanic capacity. The stone is believed to alleviate the hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. The ancients also felt that hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. The gem’s mysterious physical properties—it seems part stone, part metal—makes it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. Medium: Citrine/Gold   « Less

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings,  More »

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings, intaglios and other jewelry. Though its primary source in Antiquity, as now, was Ceylon, deposits are also known in Spain and the Ural Mountains. Metaphysical science values citrine for its transformation energy, which is thought to raise low vibrations to a higher level, makes it useful for healing and meditation. Citrine is also considered as a luck talisman to bring success in all business ventures. In addition to its curative and soothing properties, its warm, glowing color brings pleasure to the senses. Medium: Citrine/Gold   « Less

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings,  More »

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings, intaglios and other jewelry. Though its primary source in Antiquity, as now, was Ceylon, deposits are also known in Spain and the Ural Mountains. Metaphysical science values citrine for its transformation energy, which is thought to raise low vibrations to a higher level, makes it useful for healing and meditation. Citrine is also considered as a luck talisman to bring success in all business ventures. In addition to its curative and soothing properties, its warm, glowing color brings pleasure to the senses. Since the earliest antiquity, hematite has been prized for its protective qualities; virtually every major culture, but especially the Egyptians and the Persians, has used the stone in a talismanic capacity. The stone is believed to alleviate the hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. The ancients also felt that hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. The gem’s mysterious physical properties—it seems part stone, part metal—makes it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. Medium: Citrine/Hematite   « Less

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings,  More »

Named after the lemon for its rich yellow to orange/brown coloring, citrine is a member of the quartz family. It was frequently used in Hellenistic and Roman times for rings, intaglios and other jewelry. Though its primary source in Antiquity, as now, was Ceylon, deposits are also known in Spain and the Ural Mountains. Metaphysical science values citrine for its transformation of energy, which is thought to raise low vibrations to a higher level, makes it useful for healing and meditation. Citrine is also considered as a lucky talisman to bring success in all business ventures. In addition to its curative and soothing properties, its warm, glowing color brings pleasure to the senses. Medium: Citrine   « Less