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Can I wear ancient jewelry?
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Yes, you can wear ancient jewelry, however it is recommended to set it in modern gold jewelry to prevent damage. If your ancient jewelry contains lead, be sure to wash your skin or clothing thoroughly after wearing it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of properly vetted ancient pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Ancient Egyptian Faience Funerary Figurine Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Ancient Egyptian funerary figurine made of faience in a modern gold pendant mounting.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ancient Green Glass and Yellow Gold Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable necklace comprised of ancient green glass and yellow gold beads from an archaeological
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
ancient Chinese craftsmanship, representing the rich cultural heritage and artistic of Chinese artisans
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Chain Necklaces
Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes
Located in Braintree, GB
A 20kt yellow gold ring from ancient Thailand features a central ruby surrounded by depictions of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Fashion Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Located in New York, NY
Ancient amulet necklace composed of twenty one well matched graduated banded agate biconical beads
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
Patti Cadby Birch Ancient Persian Bead Neckace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
1970's ancient bead necklace by Patti Cadby Birch. The 22k yellow gold fringe necklace with gold
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 22k Gold
