Origin: Upper Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Scarab Ring Medium: Steatite-Gold Additional Information: SOLD Perhaps no single object better  More »

Origin: Upper Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Scarab Ring Medium: Steatite-Gold Additional Information: SOLD Perhaps no single object better embodies the mystery and magic of ancient Egypt than the scarab. Representing the sacred desert beetle, scarabs were used by king and commoner alike as amulets of good fortune and prosperity. Certain scarabs also functioned as personal seals which designated the property and authority of the person whose name appears on them. An emblem of Kephera, the creator, the scarab was worshiped from the earliest period of civilization in Egypt. In addition to its aura of luck, the scarab represented eternal life and resurrection. The ancient Egyptians frequently wore the scarab as jewelry, especially in rings, bracelets and necklaces. This splendid example is carved in steatite and is engraved with a symmetrical design to wear a scarab today is to link ourselves with Egypt at the height of her grandeur. It also invites the accumulated good fortune of centuries to smile upon us, as it did upon its ancient owner. - (FJ.4854)   « Less

Stunning! Using ancient beads and an authentic carved steatite scarab, beautiful and wearable necklace. Measuring 29 inches long and comprised of 27 green faience tube beads,  More »

Stunning! Using ancient beads and an authentic carved steatite scarab, beautiful and wearable necklace. Measuring 29 inches long and comprised of 27 green faience tube beads, 180 tan stone "mummy" beads, 24 rare ancient Mediterranean coral beads and one ancient green glass bead to which has been attached a modern sterling swivel mount to hold a steatite scarab for the Pharaoh Thutmosis IV. Scarab contains the cartouche for Thutmosis - his prenomen "Ra-Kheper-Ra" encircled in an oval, with other glyphs in the field including a Neb (bowl or basket indicating his lordship), Udjat (sacred eye of Horus offering protection) another Neb and Ra-Ra (Sun God). Thutmosis IV was the 8th king of the 18th Dynasty and son of Amenhotep II. Beads and scarab date to the New Kingdom Period, Dynasty 18, Ca 1401 to 1391 BC and were found in Thebes, upper Egypt, in the Valley of the Kings. Choice wearable condition with modern silver lobster-claw catch. Swivel shows how scarabs like this were often used as seals or worn as good luck charms in rings or on necklaces. Ca 1401 to 1391 BC Category:Egyptian Dimensions:29"L Condition:Excellent   « Less

Stunning & wearable! Ancient Pre-Columbian Beaded Necklace, from Peru or Ecuador, ca. 100 B.C. - 100 A.D. Composed of black & white tubular beads in crystal and black agate.  More »

Stunning & wearable! Ancient Pre-Columbian Beaded Necklace, from Peru or Ecuador, ca. 100 B.C. - 100 A.D. Composed of black & white tubular beads in crystal and black agate. Recently strung on nylon cord. 34"L. Category:Peruvian Material:Crystal & Black Agate Dimensions:34"L Condition:Intact   « Less

From ancient Colombia, Narino (Capuli Complex), ca. 850 - 1500 AD. Carved jade amulet in bird form. Custom stand. Bird itself measures 1-1/4"W x 1-1/2"H x 5/8"D,  More »

From ancient Colombia, Narino (Capuli Complex), ca. 850 - 1500 AD. Carved jade amulet in bird form. Custom stand. Bird itself measures 1-1/4"W x 1-1/2"H x 5/8"D, intact/excellent condition. Category:Narino Material:Jade Dimensions:1-1/4"W x 1-1/2"H x 5/8"D Condition:Intact   « Less

As belt-hooks go, this is possibly the finest example we have ever seen or handled. Ancient China, Warring States Period, Ca 475 to 221 BC. Made of bronze, inlaid with a fine  More »

As belt-hooks go, this is possibly the finest example we have ever seen or handled. Ancient China, Warring States Period, Ca 475 to 221 BC. Made of bronze, inlaid with a fine silver wire, small gold "dots and scrolls" and blue-green turquoise in beautiful geometric pattern. Large example measuring 7-1/2"L x 1-1/8"W. Possible repair to "hook" and a few missing pieces of turquoise, else quite excellent and rare to find this nice! Custom stand included.Category:Warring States Period Material:Bronze Dimensions:7-1/2"L x 1-1/8"W Condition:Repaired   « Less

Quite the large and spectacular ring! From ancient Rome, ca 1st to 2nd centuries AD. Handcrafted in solid silver in triangular shape with incised portrait set into raised  More »

Quite the large and spectacular ring! From ancient Rome, ca 1st to 2nd centuries AD. Handcrafted in solid silver in triangular shape with incised portrait set into raised oval "frame." Portrait of bearded male, possibly a loved one off to battle in the Roman Legions, or a Roman ruler. Ring measures 1-3/8"L x 7/8"H (opening is 9/16"D, about a size 3-1/2 to 4, indicating it was certainly meant for a woman). Surface worn as shown, but still wearable and in excellent condition. A very solid and heavy amount of silver... Category:Roman Material:Silver Dimensions:1-3/8"L x 7/8"H Condition:Intact   « Less

Simply gorgeous! Ancient Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 1st century BC to 1st century AD. In solid high-karat gold with large central boss surrounded by nine florets, another  More »

Simply gorgeous! Ancient Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 1st century BC to 1st century AD. In solid high-karat gold with large central boss surrounded by nine florets, another floret above, with slide mechanism to allow for insertion into pierced ear. 1-1/4" drop, weighing a combined 8 grams. Choice and wearable! Category:Roman Material:Gold Dimensions:1-1/4" drop Condition:Intact   « Less

Pretty & wearable! Carnelian, crystal and green stone necklace composed of ancient Pre-Columbian beads, dating ca. 800-1200 A.D. Red and orange carnelian, crystal and green  More »

Pretty & wearable! Carnelian, crystal and green stone necklace composed of ancient Pre-Columbian beads, dating ca. 800-1200 A.D. Red and orange carnelian, crystal and green stone in various shapes and sizes, with attractive center drop. 30"L, professional modern stringing, excellent condition. Category:Pre-Columbian Material:Stone Dimensions:30"L Condition:Excellent   « Less

A beautiful set! 17 inch choker necklace consisting of 29 ancient amazonite beads, 56 ancient black glass beads (Roman Empire Egypt), 22 ancient Egyptian faience tube beads,  More »

A beautiful set! 17 inch choker necklace consisting of 29 ancient amazonite beads, 56 ancient black glass beads (Roman Empire Egypt), 22 ancient Egyptian faience tube beads, and 4 handmade 18k gold beads (made exactly as in ancient style), strung on nylon coated wire for durability & wearability, with clasp of a richly coated vermeil (24k gold over sterling silver). Matching dangle earrings in a contemporary setting of 24k over SS vermeil consisting of 6 ancient amazonite beads, 8 ancient Roman blk beads, and 4 ancient Egyptian faience tube beads. Of note: The ancient amazonite beads are from Egypt and Africa, and sometimes referred to as green feldspar. Amazonite was used sparingly in jewelry, and most gemstone beads were considered to be of great value and used for Royal jewelry and occaisional scarabs. These beads were very popular during the 18th Dynasty, especially during the reign of King Thotmose III & Thotmose IV (aka Tutmosis) who built the great Temple at Karnak. It was only 4 yrs ago that ancient amazonite quarries were discovered in Egypt. The Egyptian faience tube beads have a colorful glaze that gets it's green hues from the iron content, & it's blue from copper salts. When they were fired or baked at high temperatures, the glaze would form on the surface. These beads are 3,500 yrs old, & were found in Upper Egypt, from the time of New Kingdom, when Egypt was thriving with abundant craftsmanship, writing, and building of temples. The black glass beads are from Late Dynasty times when Egypt was under Roman rule. All ancient beads circa 1500-1300 B.C. (Roman beads circa 300 B.C.- 600 A.D.) Category:Egyptian Period:Third Intermediate to Late Periods Material:Faience/Stone Condition:Intact   « Less

An absolutely lovely necklace, comprised of numerous faience mellon beads, ancient glass and faience tubular beads - all ancient, all from Egypt. Beads date between New  More »

An absolutely lovely necklace, comprised of numerous faience mellon beads, ancient glass and faience tubular beads - all ancient, all from Egypt. Beads date between New Kingdom and Late Period, Ca 1500 to 500 BC. Total length 19-1/2", ready to wear, with modern sterling silver lobster clasp. Category:Egyptian Dimensions:19-1/2"L Condition:Intact   « Less