Throughout the Mediterranean world today, one sees beads and talismans of bright blue, which are meant to avert the evil eye of bad luck. In Egypt, the peasants dip the palm  More »

Throughout the Mediterranean world today, one sees beads and talismans of bright blue, which are meant to avert the evil eye of bad luck. In Egypt, the peasants dip the palm of their hands in blue paint and print them on the sides of their houses. The tradition of blue amulets guarding against harm is a very ancient one. When the Egyptian Empire was at its glorious height, this faience eye of the god Horus was worn by some long-forgotten person to bring good fortune. Much has changed in the world since then, but the power of this talisman remains strong and benevolent as always. - (FJ.2909) Origin: Lebanon (Heliopolis) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Amulet Pendant18 Medium: faience/gold   « Less

Origin: Afghanistan Circa: 500 AD to 800 AD Catalogue: V3 Collection: Ivory Amulet Medium: Ivory/Gold Additional Information: This fascinating amulet is mounted in an  More »

Origin: Afghanistan Circa: 500 AD to 800 AD Catalogue: V3 Collection: Ivory Amulet Medium: Ivory/Gold Additional Information: This fascinating amulet is mounted in an 18-karat gold pendant setting.   « Less

Origin: Jericho, Israel Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Arrowhead Pendant Medium: Stone and Gold Additional Information: The gold elements are  More »

Origin: Jericho, Israel Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Arrowhead Pendant Medium: Stone and Gold Additional Information: The gold elements are modern.   « Less

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant/ pin. The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered  More »

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant/ pin. The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz, first shaped and then covered with a glaze, often of blue or green color but occasionally violet, white or yellow were also used. Throughout early history, faience was used in the near east in the production of a variety of objects. Here we see a delicate yellow faience conical disc that at one time functioned as an appliqué, adorning the garment of a stately Persian woman. The patina on the appliqué has tempered with time, resulting in a soft iridescent surface that shimmers as the light caresses its gentle curves; framed in a radiant gold pendant/pin, this ancient work of art can once again adorn the body of a stately woman, this time worn as a beautiful necklace or pin. - (FJ.5271) Origin: Persia Circa: 1500 BC to 700 BC Collection: Biblical/Near Eastern Medium: Faience-Gold   « Less

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant.The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz,  More »

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant.The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz, first shaped and then covered with a glaze, often of blue or green color but occasionally violet, white or yellow were also used. Throughout early history, faience was used in the near east in the production of a variety of objects. Here we see a delicate yellow faience conical disc that at one time functioned as an appliqué, adorning the garment of a stately Persian woman. The patina on the appliqué has tempered with time, resulting in a soft iridescent surface that shimmers as the light caresses its gentle curves; framed in a radiant gold pendant, this ancient work of art can once again adorn the body of a stately woman, this time worn around her neck as an extraordinary necklace. - (FJ.5272) Origin: Persia Circa: 1500 BC to 700 BC Collection: Biblical/Near Eastern Medium: Faience-Gold   « Less

A very rare five hardstone elephant necklace with a stone tiger and agate turtle . The necklace has seven pyu glass discs, two long carnelian beads and various other pyu  More »

A very rare five hardstone elephant necklace with a stone tiger and agate turtle . The necklace has seven pyu glass discs, two long carnelian beads and various other pyu beads. Size: Joined 30cm. Length 60cm. Condition: Some of the glass discs are chipped and two have been broken and glued.   « Less

A Rare large oval glass bead in shades of very pale blue to dark sky blue. Most of the front side of the bead has developed an intriguing beige patina. There are bi-toned  More »

A Rare large oval glass bead in shades of very pale blue to dark sky blue. Most of the front side of the bead has developed an intriguing beige patina. There are bi-toned (dark green & light blue) curvey line designs which are imbedded in the glass surface. The light blue line is now iridescent with age. The bead has two holes in the center for stringing.   « Less

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant/pin. The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered  More »

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant/pin. The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz, first shaped and then covered with a glaze, often of blue or green color but occasionally violet, white or yellow were also used. Throughout early history, faience was used in the near east in the production of a variety of objects. Here we see a delicate yellow faience conical disc that at one time functioned as an appliqué, adorning the garment of a stately Persian woman. The patina on the appliqué has tempered with time, resulting in a soft iridescent surface that shimmers as the light caresses its gentle curves; framed in a radiant gold pendant/pin, this ancient work of art can once again adorn the body of a stately woman, this time worn as a beautiful necklace or pin. - (FJ.5273) Origin: Persia Circa: 1500 BC to 700 BC Collection: Biblical/Near Eastern Style: Pin & Pendant Medium: Faience-Gold   « Less

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant.The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz,  More »

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant.The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz, first shaped and then covered with a glaze, often of blue or green color but occasionally violet, white or yellow were also used. Throughout early history, faience was used in the near east in the production of a variety of objects. Here we see a delicate yellow faience conical disc that at one time functioned as an appliqué, adorning the garment of a stately Persian woman. The patina on the appliqué has tempered with time, resulting in a soft iridescent surface that shimmers as the light caresses its gentle curves; framed in a radiant gold pendant, this ancient work of art can once again adorn the body of a stately woman, this time worn around her neck as an extraordinary necklace. - (FJ.5274) Origin: Persia Circa: 1500 BC to 700 BC Collection: Biblical/Near Eastern Medium: Faience-Gold   « Less

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant.The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz,  More »

Mounted in a stunning 18 karat gold pendant.The material faience was invented in ancient Egypt in the pre-dynastic period. It is made of a white paste of powdered quartz, first shaped and then covered with a glaze, often of blue or green color but occasionally violet, white or yellow were also used. Throughout early history, faience was used in the near east in the production of a variety of objects. Here we see a delicate yellow faience conical disc that at one time functioned as an appliqué, adorning the garment of a stately Persian woman. The patina on the appliqué has tempered with time, resulting in a soft iridescent surface that shimmers as the light caresses its gentle curves; framed in a radiant gold pendant, this ancient work of art can once again adorn the body of a stately woman, this time worn around her neck as an extraordinary necklace. - (FJ.5275) Origin: Persia Circa: 1500 BC to 700 BC Collection: Biblical/Near Eastern Medium: Faience-Gold   « Less