We have here a beautiful set of Roman Glass earrings with the "Jerusalem Cross" design. The Jerusalem Cross is a design that appeared with the nobles during the First Crusade  More »

We have here a beautiful set of Roman Glass earrings with the "Jerusalem Cross" design. The Jerusalem Cross is a design that appeared with the nobles during the First Crusade and was supposed to provide them with divine protection in the Holy Land. It features five crosses, one large and four small, that are said to represent Jesus and the four evangelists, as well as the five wounds sustained by Jesus on the cross. It also symbolizes the four corners of the world in which Christianity is to be spread. The setting is made from about 8.2grams of solid 14ct Gold and is handcrafted by our own world class Armenian Jewelers here in Jerusalem. The gold is stamped as 14ct. The Roman glass is made from shards of larger pieces from over 2000 years ago. Each piece of Roman glass develops a unique patina and color so you will never find two pieces exactly alike. Also since the setting is completely handcrafted we can guarantee these earrings are completely unique and you will never find another set like them. Size: 2cm Gold: 14ct Weight of Gold: (approx.) 8.2g This set comes complete with a certificate of authenticity issued by the Hamedian Gallery as authorized by the Israeli Antiquity Authority. For more information or pictures please contact us at hamedian1@yahoo.com   « Less

K 14 gold pendant. "And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a  More »

K 14 gold pendant. "And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites... And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all she had." -Mark 12:41-44 There are very few stories from the Bible are as touching as this one, which tells us that the true nature of generosity is not how much you can give in relation to others, but how much you can give in relation to yourself. The two pennies that the poor widow contributed were more meaningful to Jesus than the amounts of silver that the wealthy merchants brought forth. Rather than a portion of the excess, the Widow did cast all she had to give. This tiny bronze coin (a mite) was struck in Judaea from 103 to 76 BC, and shows a star on one side and an anchor on the other. It is representative of what would have been used as small "pocket change" in Jerusalem at the time this poor widow made her memorable donation.   « Less

An awesome and bold strand of 8 Jaguar canines with clay beads. These teeth could only have been acquired at great expense. Necklace is about 18" in length. Average tooth is  More »

An awesome and bold strand of 8 Jaguar canines with clay beads. These teeth could only have been acquired at great expense. Necklace is about 18" in length. Average tooth is approx. 1.25". Nicoya Peninsula Region, Costa Rica 100 BC – 500 AD. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

Roman bronze brooch, modeled as a seated hen, with traces of colourful enamel inlaid feathers. 2nd - 3rd century AD Found UK Stock #: 1011266 Size: 40 x 18 mm, 30,,  More »

Roman bronze brooch, modeled as a seated hen, with traces of colourful enamel inlaid feathers. 2nd - 3rd century AD Found UK Stock #: 1011266 Size: 40 x 18 mm, 30,, high Price: AU$ 395.00 US$ 402.90 € 300.20 £ 256.75   « Less

Lovely! Byzantine solid silver cross in simple form with small inlaid glass bead in the center, now taking on incredible iridescence. Dating between the 5th and 10th  More »

Lovely! Byzantine solid silver cross in simple form with small inlaid glass bead in the center, now taking on incredible iridescence. Dating between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. 1-7/8"L, intact, choice and wearable. ProvenanceEx-Bishop Collection, Scottsdale, AZ Material Silver Dimensions 1-7/8"L Condition Intact   « Less

Beautiful colors! Spondylus shell and lapis lazuli beads from ancient Peru, in varying tones. Recently restrung, silver clasp. 17"L. ProvenanceEx-private Santa Fe, NM  More »

Beautiful colors! Spondylus shell and lapis lazuli beads from ancient Peru, in varying tones. Recently restrung, silver clasp. 17"L. ProvenanceEx-private Santa Fe, NM Collection.   « Less

Pre-Columbian, from Southern Mexico, Guerrero, Ca 500 BC. Nice long strand of jade / jadeite beads accented in center with small human head pendant. Each bead painstakingly  More »

Pre-Columbian, from Southern Mexico, Guerrero, Ca 500 BC. Nice long strand of jade / jadeite beads accented in center with small human head pendant. Each bead painstakingly hand cut and polished, in sizes ranging from 7 to 15mm in diameter, with green hardstone pendant with indications for ears, drilled eyes and slit mouth, 23 mm long by 25mm wide. 25"L. ProvenanceEx-Scottsdale, AZ collection. Material Jade Dimensions 25"L Condition Intact   « Less

c. 1st Century B.C.- 1st Century A.D. A rare light blue glass beads necklace in excellent condition. Found in Jerusalem. 25 inches (64 cms) Plexiglas stand,  More »

c. 1st Century B.C.- 1st Century A.D. A rare light blue glass beads necklace in excellent condition. Found in Jerusalem. 25 inches (64 cms) Plexiglas stand, shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from the Israel Antiquities Authority. Bibliography: Yael Israeli, “The Wonders of Ancient Glass at the Israel Museum”, (Jerusalem, 1998) N. Kunina, “Ancient Glass in The Hermitage Collection”, (St. Petersburg, 1997)   « Less

c. 9th-11th Century A.D. Collection comprised of a stick pin and two roundels, each set with a lapis or paste glass blue stone. The stick pin with a trefoil head with a  More »

c. 9th-11th Century A.D. Collection comprised of a stick pin and two roundels, each set with a lapis or paste glass blue stone. The stick pin with a trefoil head with a small blue center stone. The larger roundel with filigree borders and spiral decoration around a center blue paste glass stone with three perforations for attachement. The smaller roundel with a floral border with filigree around a central blue paste glass stone. In good condition. Areas of blue-green patina. Stickpin 3.375 inches (8.57 cms) long; Large roundel 1.06 inches (2.7 cms) diameter; Small roundel .87 inches (2.22 cms) diameter Shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority.   « Less

Culture: WESTERN ASIATIC. Date: 2ND - 3RD CENTURY AD. Material: CARNELIAN AND GOLD BEADS. Provenance: EX: EARLY PRIVATE COLLECTION. Condition: SUPERB, RE STRUNG  More »

Culture: WESTERN ASIATIC. Date: 2ND - 3RD CENTURY AD. Material: CARNELIAN AND GOLD BEADS. Provenance: EX: EARLY PRIVATE COLLECTION. Condition: SUPERB, RE STRUNG WITH A MODERN GOLD CLASP, WEARABLE. Measurements: 20 INCHES LONG, (50 CMS). We have been fortunate to acquire a superb early collection of ancient beaded necklaces. This necklace is one of those. Cf: For a closely similar example but without gold beads, see Christie's Ancient Jewelry Auction, New York, December 8, 2005, lot 23, (estimate $1,500 - 2,500, sold for $4,560).   « Less