Necklace composed of antique carnelian and amethyst beads dating from the Middle Bronze Age through the Roman period. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself.  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and amethyst beads dating from the Middle Bronze Age through the Roman period. 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.1199) Origin: The Holy Land (Diverse Tomb Sites) Circa: 1900 BC to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian, Amethyst   « Less

Necklace composed of antique ostrich egg shell beads and ivory or horn pendants dating from the early through and middle Bronze Ages. The love of ornament is as old as  More »

Necklace composed of antique ostrich egg shell beads and ivory or horn pendants dating from the early through and middle Bronze Ages. 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.1203) Origin: The Holy Land (Diverse Tomb Sites) Circa: 3300 BC to 1600 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Shell, Ivory   « Less

Necklace composed of antique carnelian, rock crystal, and brown quartz beads dating from the early Bronze Age. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian, rock crystal, and brown quartz beads dating from the early Bronze Age. 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.1297) Origin: Jordan (Eddrah'h) Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian-Crystal   « Less

Necklace composed of antique carnelian, rock crystal, and brown quartz beads dating from the early Bronze Age. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian, rock crystal, and brown quartz beads dating from the early Bronze Age. 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.1298) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian-Agate   « Less

Necklace composed of antique amber beads from the Iron Age through the Crusader period and antique Egyptian faience beads from the Middle and New Kingdoms. Amber, the  More »

Necklace composed of antique amber beads from the Iron Age through the Crusader period and antique Egyptian faience beads from the Middle and New Kingdoms. Amber, the fossilized resin of extinct trees, is one of the oldest gems known to man. Amulets made from it have been found in tombs dating from the Stone Age. Of rich color, its electrical properties made it magic to primitive man and this fascination has continued to the present day. Widespread trade in amber began over 9,000 years ago, when it traveled from the Baltic region to the palaces and cities of the ancient Mediterranean, such as Knossos and Mycenae. It was believed in Antiquity-- as now-- that amber could cure numerous ailments and avert evil or prevent witchcraft. Ancient myths ascribed its origins to the rays of the setting sun, cooled in the ocean; to the tears of rare birds; or to the urine of the lynx. Homer makes mention of amber in the Odyssey. In prehistoric times, the resin oozing from trees sometimes encased insects and other specimens of natural life. These inclusions are highly prized today. Amber varies in color from pale yellow, to rich honey brown, to deep orange to red. Soothing to the touch as well as to the eye, it is still one of the most popular gems after the passage of millennia. - (SB.1366) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 900 BC to 1200 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Amber, Faience   « Less

Necklace composed of antique Roman amber beads and antique Egyptian faience beads dating from the Middle and New Kingdoms. Amber, the fossilized resin of extinct trees, is  More »

Necklace composed of antique Roman amber beads and antique Egyptian faience beads dating from the Middle and New Kingdoms. Amber, the fossilized resin of extinct trees, is one of the oldest gems known to man. Amulets made from it have been found in tombs dating from the Stone Age. Of rich color, its electrical properties made it magic to primitive man and this fascination has continued to the present day. Widespread trade in amber began over 9,000 years ago, when it traveled from the Baltic region to the palaces and cities of the ancient Mediterranean, such as Knossos and Mycenae. It was believed in Antiquity-- as now-- that amber could cure numerous ailments and avert evil or prevent witchcraft. Ancient myths ascribed its origins to the rays of the setting sun, cooled in the ocean; to the tears of rare birds; or to the urine of the lynx. Homer makes mention of amber in the Odyssey. In prehistoric times, the resin oozing from trees sometimes encased insects and other specimens of natural life. These inclusions are highly prized today. Amber varies in color from pale yellow, to rich honey brown, to deep orange to red. Soothing to the touch as well as to the eye, it is still one of the most popular gems after the passage of millennia. - (SB.1392) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Amber, Faience   « Less

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and Egyptian faience beads dating from the early Bronze Age through the Roman period. The love of ornament is as old as civilization  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and Egyptian faience beads dating from the early Bronze Age through the Roman period. 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.1476) Origin: The Holy Land (diverse tomb sites) Circa: 3300 BC to 300 AD Medium: Carnelian-Faience   « Less

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Hellenistic through the Byzantine periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry  More »

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Hellenistic through the Byzantine periods. 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.1655) Origin: The Holy Land (Diverse Tomb Sites) Circa: 100 BC to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Hellenistic-Byzantine Medium: Glass   « Less

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Iron Age through the Byzantine periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry  More »

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Iron Age through the Byzantine periods. 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.1656) Origin: The Holy Land (Diverse Tomb Sites) Circa: 600 BC to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Iron Age-Byzantine Medium: Garnet, Crystal   « Less

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Hellenistic through the Byzantine periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry  More »

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Hellenistic through the Byzantine periods. 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.1660) Origin: The Holy Land (Diverse Tomb Sites) Circa: 100 BC to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Hellenistic-Byzantine Medium: Glass   « Less