Seventeen ancient agate beads found in Southeast Asia that are over 2000 years. The beads were found in Burma but were most likely from India. These beads would make a  More »

Seventeen ancient agate beads found in Southeast Asia that are over 2000 years. The beads were found in Burma but were most likely from India. These beads would make a beautiful necklace. Please refer to our stock # AB-064 when inquiring.   « Less

SOLD. A very rare carved necklace of agates,crystal and various other stones of elephants, tigers and conch shells, all having a religious meaning from a mixture of Hinduism  More »

SOLD. A very rare carved necklace of agates,crystal and various other stones of elephants, tigers and conch shells, all having a religious meaning from a mixture of Hinduism and early Buddhism. Age: 100 to 500 AD. Size: L. 36.5cm. Condition: All in good condition. Please refer to our stock # AB-049 when inquiring.   « Less

Sold: A necklace of 42 agate Pyu beads of striped and "soccer ball" patterns. The 3 main cylinder-shaped Chung dZi beads have zigzag patterns. More than likely these beads  More »

Sold: A necklace of 42 agate Pyu beads of striped and "soccer ball" patterns. The 3 main cylinder-shaped Chung dZi beads have zigzag patterns. More than likely these beads originated in India but found in Burma. Period: 100 BC - 100 AD Size: Necklace length = 18" (45.5 cm) Condition: Natural age cracks on the 2 Chung dzi beads, overall good condition. Please refer to our stock # AB-007 when inquiring.   « Less

SOLD. A rare carnelian bead etched and fired with a drawing of a deer with horns and the back a drawing of stylized deer horns. There is a hole drilled through the bead for  More »

SOLD. A rare carnelian bead etched and fired with a drawing of a deer with horns and the back a drawing of stylized deer horns. There is a hole drilled through the bead for hanging as a pendant. These type of beads are very rare and can also be used as a setting for a ring. Size:L- 2cm. W- .06cm Condition: Some: Normal ageing. Please refer to our stock # AB-029 when inquiring.   « Less

Carnelian Pyu chung dZi bead,with two black stripes and white lines. This type of bead is very rare and difficult to find in this color and condition. It is flanked with  More »

Carnelian Pyu chung dZi bead,with two black stripes and white lines. This type of bead is very rare and difficult to find in this color and condition. It is flanked with ancient gold and beads of the same period.Period: 100-200 AD. Country: Pyu-Burma/India. Condition: Excellent. Size: 3.6cm.   « Less

An Assortment of 16 various stone beads including some jade ones dating from around 2,000 to 1,500 BC. Sizes: See last photo. Condition: Normal wear. Please refer to our  More »

An Assortment of 16 various stone beads including some jade ones dating from around 2,000 to 1,500 BC. Sizes: See last photo. Condition: Normal wear. Please refer to our stock # AB-058 when inquiring.   « Less

SOLD:This ancient conch shell bead from the Pyu period and dates back to around the first century. It represents the emblem of the voice of Buddha preaching the laws of his  More »

SOLD:This ancient conch shell bead from the Pyu period and dates back to around the first century. It represents the emblem of the voice of Buddha preaching the laws of his doctrine, and occurs as one of the auspicious signs on the "Footprint of Buddha". Size: L. 2.2cm. Condition: No repairs. In the enlarged photos you will see the natural faults of the stone but is not very noticeable with the naked eye. Please refer to our stock # AB-038 when inquiring.   « Less

Twenty one ancient tube and round shaped beads dating back to 1000 BC from China. Please refer to our stock # AB-062 when inquiring.

Twenty one ancient tube and round shaped beads dating back to 1000 BC from China. Please refer to our stock # AB-062 when inquiring.   « Less

Origin: Rhodes Circa: 4 th Century AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Gold and Silver Additional Information: Sold This genuine ancient silver  More »

Origin: Rhodes Circa: 4 th Century AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Pendants Medium: Gold and Silver Additional Information: Sold This genuine ancient silver coin from Rhodes has been set in a modern 18 karat gold pendant.The beautiful island of Rhodes was very prosperous during the 4th Century, in large measure due to its five ideally situated harbors. Following the defeat of Demetrius (304/4), the Rhodians constructed their famous lighthouse (one of the seven wonders of the world), in honor of their patron god Helios. It is this brilliant deity who shines on this lovely coin. He is depicted as a young man of great beauty with flowing locks of hair like rays of the sun. On the reverse is a delicate rose bud just about to flower. This pendant is a reminder of a splendid age, that still radiates warmth through the art of coinage. - (FJ.6468)   « Less

Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Early Bronze Age Medium: Ivory Additional Information: SOLD The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself.  More »

Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Early Bronze Age Medium: Ivory Additional Information: SOLD The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0090)   « Less