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.1662) 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 carnelian, brown quartz, and Egyptian faience beads dating from the early through the late Bronze Ages. The love of ornament is as old as  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian, brown quartz, and Egyptian faience beads dating from the early through the late 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.1702) Origin: Middle East (Diverse Tomb Sites) Circa: 3300 BC to 1300 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian, Quartz   « Less

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and agate beads, the elongated beads date to the Middle Bronze Age, the smaller round beads date from the Roman and Byzantine  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and agate beads, the elongated beads date to the Middle Bronze Age, the smaller round beads date from the Roman and 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.1780) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 2700 BC to 1600 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian-Agate   « Less

Throughout the ages, jasper has been considered one of the most sacred stones for its benevolent powers of protection. This semi-precious stone is frequently carved into  More »

Throughout the ages, jasper has been considered one of the most sacred stones for its benevolent powers of protection. This semi-precious stone is frequently carved into various amuletic forms and buried with the dead in cultures as diverse as the Egyptians and the Japanese. In Hebrew mythology, the first stone of Aaron's Breastplate was red jasper, the tenth, yellow jasper and the twelfth, green jasper. In the King James version of the Bible, the 6th and 12th Apocalyptic Gemstones, known in Hebrew as "Yahalom" and "Yashpeh", are sometimes considered to be Jasper. It is also attributed to instilling the "truth of faith". Jasper is also mentioned as being the Patron Stone to Counselors and Therapists. Jasper has long been considered an overall healing gemstone, thought to be especially important for women during childbirth--holding a piece of jasper in the hand during childbirth is said to help relieve pain and guard the mother and child. Red jasper in particular is noted for its protective powers. Surely anyone lucky enough to have worn this gorgeous necklace in antiquity would have been well protected against any potential harm. Though simple, consisting merely of polished jasper beads, the beauty and energy of these age-old stones is overwhelming. This necklace needs no adornment of gold ornaments, for the beads themselves are the centerpiece. Thousands of years ago, a pregnant woman might have worn this same necklace in order to sooth the pains of childbirth. Today, we are instantly connected to this lost world that, as we hold this necklace in our hands, does not seem so far removed from us. These ancient jasper beads have been strung on a modern necklace - (PF.6146) Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 1500 BC to 500 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Jasper   « Less

Necklace consisting of genuine antique carnelian, jasper, agate, and faience beads dating from the early Bronze period to the Byzantine period. - (FB.0003) Origin:  More »

Necklace consisting of genuine antique carnelian, jasper, agate, and faience beads dating from the early Bronze period to the Byzantine period. - (FB.0003) Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 3300 BC to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian-Agate   « Less

Necklace consisting of genuine antique carnelian, rock crystal, amethyst, lapis lazuli, hematite, chalcedony, and quartz beads dating from the Middle Bronze age to the  More »

Necklace consisting of genuine antique carnelian, rock crystal, amethyst, lapis lazuli, hematite, chalcedony, and quartz beads dating from the Middle Bronze age to the Crusader period. - (FB.0004) Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 1900 BC to 1200 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian-Amethyst   « Less

Necklace consisting of genuine antique carnelian and faience beads dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman period. - (FB.0008) Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 3300 BC to  More »

Necklace consisting of genuine antique carnelian and faience beads dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman period. - (FB.0008) Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 3300 BC to 300 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian, Faience   « Less

Necklace consisting of genuine antique glass beads, dating from the year 100 - 600 A.D. - (FB.0027) Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 600 AD Collection:  More »

Necklace consisting of genuine antique glass beads, dating from the year 100 - 600 A.D. - (FB.0027) Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Glass, Bronze   « Less

Necklace consisting of genuine antique beads, dating from the early Bronze period. - (FB.0032) Origin: Tell Mardich, Syria Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection:  More »

Necklace consisting of genuine antique beads, dating from the early Bronze period. - (FB.0032) Origin: Tell Mardich, Syria Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Early Bronze Age Medium: Glass   « Less

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  More »

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.147) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 3300 BC to 300 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian, Agate   « Less