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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Nyx 14K White Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring – 12.30ct Topaz, .37ct Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Discover Nyx, an elegant ring designed for those who crave bold elegance and timeless beauty. Featuring a stunning 12.30‑carat natural blue topaz centerpiece in rich, ocean-blue hues...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Natural Opal Ring, Diamond Ring, Natural Opal Gemstone Jewelry
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
This natural opal ring is handcrafted with high-quality materials and exceptional attention to detail.
It is a perfect gift for Valentine's Day Jewelry, October Birthstone anf gift f...
Category
17th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned with a striking depiction of the Gorgon, a mythical figure steeped in ancient lore.
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Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
1.95 Carat elongated emerald-cut Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Art Deco inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with prec...
Category
18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Aztec Figure Brooch Pendant Convertible
Located in New York, NY
Type: Convertible (brooch/pendant)
Stone : Green emerald
Metal : 18k Yellow Gold
Condition : Good
Weight : 9.1g
A striking piece of artistry, this convertible brooch/pendant is craf...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond and Ruby Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond and Ruby Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous and timeless piece has an old european cut diamond in the center with two bu...
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is a one-of-a-kind beautiful piece that will complete any outfit!
Center approximately 2 carat cabochon lapis bead
Lapis is surrounded by ornate 14K yellow gold and tiny grey p...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Gorgeous 9.10 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Gemstone from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst
Weight : 9.10 Carats
Dimensions : 15.1x12.3x7.3 mm
Clarity : Eye Clean(SI)
Origin : Brazil
Color: Purple
Shape: Cushion
Certificate: On Demand
Month: Februar...
Category
Mid-17th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A quartet of rounded natural pearls dominate the face with an array of almandine garnets neatly ne...
Category
18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Renaissance Early 17th Century Rock Crystal & Enemal Devotional Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
In 18kt yellow gold with a triple chain suspending a carved rock crystal medallion surrounded by polychrome enamels which holds on one side a Salvator Mundi in enamels and on the oth...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Mother Child Grisaille Miniature Drawing Gold Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful grisaille miniature of a young mother and her child executed in pencil on paper mounted in an oval engraved gold frame that can be worn as a pendant.
The mother's clothes a...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
The Treasures of the Deccan 2 Vols (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Treasures of the Deccan: Jewels of the Nizams & Painted Visions is a two volume set devoted retrospectively to the fabulous jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a seminal collectio...
Category
17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings, ca. 18th Century
A rare pair of antique Iberian - Portuguese earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded wi...
Category
18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Silver
A Georgian Diamond-set Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
A Georgian diamond-set cross pendant, consisted of fiftheen old rose-cut diamonds forming a Latin cross, the diamonds with foiled back set to cut-down coll...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful example of Georgian craftsmanship. This multi-layered cluster ring features an oval shaped rose cut diamond at the centre...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The top of the ring presents an oval shaped rock crystal, cabochon, revealing the interior compartment, likely intended for holding a relic or protective amulet., to a chased with fo...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Pegasus Coin in 22 kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic CORINTH Silver Stater Coin (circa 386-307 BC), set in a custom 22k gold and sterling silver bezel with a 22k gold bail (which has a diamond accent). The obverse, or fron...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Transparent Green Emerald 1.50 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.50 Carats
Dimension: 8.6x7.1x5 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan Mine
Shape: Pear
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Demand
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Wearing an emera...
Category
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Bronze Roman Coin 244-249 A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Sestertius Roman Empire (27BC-395) Bronze Philip the Arab (204-249)
Philip I, AE Sestertius, 244-249, Rome
IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Laureate, draped, cuirassed...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Bronze Roman Coin 221-235 D.C.
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman emperor Alessandro Severo
232, Rome, RIC 635
21.07g x 30mm, Bronze
D/ IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust.
R/ MARS VLTOR; S–C; Mars with spear and shie...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Of round outline, the central stone weighing approximately 1cts, it is bordered by six smaller stones weighing approximately 0,60cts, claw set in silver and 18kt yellow gold.
Weight:...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 14k/Sterling Silver Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking emerald and diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1750s)! Crafted in 14k gold and sterling silver, this stunning ring features an exquisite approximately 0.75ct oval step ...
Category
1750s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
MADE to ORDER - Indian Gold Coin Jammu and Kashmir - 600 AD Set in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. This coin was purchased from reputable ancient coin dealer.
Excellent gold coin - see picture with US Quarter for scale (also shows smaller gold Indian coins I have for sale).
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin.
Indian, Post-Kushan (Jammu and Kashmir) - Kidarite Successors, Vinayaditya
Obverse: abstract Kushan style king standing left; ka in Brahmi to left; to right, jaya and monogram of Kidara in Brahmi
Reverse: Abstract Ardoxsho seated facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopia; ditya in Brahmi to left, śri vinaya in Brahmi down right
Struck 5th-7th century
The Kidarites, or Kidara Huns, were a dynasty that ruled Bactria and adjoining parts of Central Asia and South Asia in the 4th and 5th centuries. The Kidarites belonged to a complex of peoples known collectively in India as the Huna, and in Europe as the Chionites (from the Iranian names Xwn/Xyon), and may even be considered as identical to the Chionites. The 5th century Byzantine historian Priscus called them Kidarite Huns, or "Huns who are Kidarites". The Huna/Xionite tribes are often linked, albeit controversially, to the Huns who invaded Eastern Europe during a similar period. They are entirely different from the Hephthalites, who replaced them about a century later.
Ardoksho (Bactrian script Αρδοχϸο), also Romanised as Ardochsho, Ardokhsho and Ardoxsho, the Iranic goddess of wealth was a female deity of the Kushan Empire...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian 15kt/Sterling + Rose Cut Diamond Day-to-Night Earrings 2.5ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent pair of Day-to-Night earrings from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, these incredible earrings begin with an elegant floral cluster of 9 Rose Cut diamonds in patinaed collet settings. The cluster secures to the ear with hinged European back-to-front wires, one hand marked with “40". An elegant chandelier of Rose Cut diamonds can be threaded through the European wires, converting the pair from Day to Night, dangling with lovely movement. A total of twenty-one Rose Cut diamonds adorn the addition. Three tiers of three diamonds dangle from the setting, glittering as they catch the light and beautifully frame the face. The diamonds have a collective approximate total weight of 2.5ctw and are held in open-backed settings, allowing light to dance through, enhancing their sparkle. These exquisite versatile earrings would be a spectacular addition to any Georgian collection!
The earrings hang an overall 2” in length including the earring wires. The Rose Cut cluster...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Enamel Tassel Slide Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 14K yellow gold Victorian enamel tassle bracelet. The gold-mesh bracelet ends off with multi-fringed tassel and is mounted with a crescent...
Category
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher.
Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Outstanding Georgian Foiled Crystal 5 Stone Ring in Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Outstanding Georgian Foiled Crystal 5 Stone Ring in Gold
the most wonderful Georgian ring with sweet crystal shoulders!
The item comes without the bo...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
1790 ca.
18 Kt gold topped by silver
Fabulous openwork rococo Giardinetti design suspending from a main flower top, intricately done by the Georgian masters feature a selection of 92...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Briar Rose Ring 14K White Gold w/ 1.84ctw Emerald Cut Sapphires Size 7
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Briar Rose Ring is a celebration of timeless elegance and modern artistry. Crafted in radiant 14K white gold, this size 7 ring features 1.84 carats total weight (ctw) of natural ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold
Roman Celtic God Toutatis Amuletic silver ring, circa 2nd-4th Century AD.
Located in London, GB
Roman Celtic God Toutatis amuletic silver ring. Engraved horizontally to the centre with an oval ropework border encompassing the letters 'TOT' abbreviated from the Celtic god Toutat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver and Gold Large Carnelian Signet Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest.
Top size 31mm x 25mm
Size 9
Weight:32.71gr
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek Silver Bracelet with Rams Heads 4th century BC Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Ancient Greece with this exquisite Museum Quality Silver Bracelet from the 4th century BC, featuring Rams Head terminals. A Certificate of Authenticity is available. We see the form of Ram Head bracelets used...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin Two-Tone Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine bronze coin (Justin 1, Follis, Constantinople mint, 518-527 A.D.) set in oxidized sterling silver and 22k yellow gold hand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket watch with Compass and Thermometer C1880.
...
Category
18th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent entwined Heart and Bow Antique Georgian Wedding Engagement Ring with gorgeous pearls and sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamonds set in silver atop 18 Karat Gold...
Category
Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Italian Grey Agate Ring With Renaissance Cameo
Located in Firenze, IT
A hardstone in grey agate cameo depicting a putto in gold collet settings.
The size cameo is 13mm x 10mm
Size 7 1/4
Weight:5.68gr.
Probably Northern Italy, cameo late 16th-early 17th...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch
Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and European cut diamonds
Center Pearl measuring 10 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Georgian Mourning Ring Oval Shaped Panel Painted En Grisaille 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
A georgian mourning ring, the oval shaped panel painted en grisaille with miniature depicting a tomb, beaded edge and tapered shoulders, yellow ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Cluster Ring Minas Novas Rock Crystal Antique
Located in London, GB
A rare Portuguese 18th century ‘minas novas’ rock crystal cluster ring, circa 1770. A lovely example of Georgian period Portuguese jewellery, this m...
Category
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Byzantine Gold Icon Ring, circa 6th-10th Century
Located in London, GB
Byzantine gold icon ring. The central flat circular plaque engraved and with niello, finely depicting the image of Christ with halo between two crosses, all to a slim fully rounded wire shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 4.9 grams in weight, circa 6th - 10th century...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic Carnelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold
Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
Ca. middle/late 18th. century ring, 14K Rose Gold band with a 'Giardinetto' (small garden) openwork crown with Silver and Yellow Gold top. Array of foiled back natural Emerald, natur...
Category
1780s European Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Silver And Large Silver Coin Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Supporting a silver coin, ITALIAN STATES, LIVORNO, Cosimo III, Tollero, 1704, Livorno. Crowned armored bust, right,Port of Livorno within roped circle. COSMVS III D G MAG DVX ETRVRI...
Category
Early 1700s Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian crystal and enamel memorial ring, circa 1759.
Located in London, GB
Georgian crystal and enamel memorial ring. Set with one central octagonal faceted rock crystal in a closed back cut down setting, featuring a lock...
Category
1750s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and ...
Category
1710s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Cut Steel
18 Carat Iberian Cluster ring with Diamonds and Cabochon Ruby
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late 18th century ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Iberian peninsula, with breathtaking cabochon ruby set to a gold octofoil mount set with dia...
Category
1790s Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Georgian cluster ring features fifteen rose cut diamonds shimmering in a silver-topped 18k yellow gold setting. With delicate sparkle and rare 1770s craftsmanship, it...
Category
1770s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Halley's Comet Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming little Halley's Comet brooch taken from the Georgian period. Crafted from a blend of old gold and silver, it showcases a striking design with a white rose cut...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Remarkable 18th Century 'Queen Anne' Choker
Located in Baltimore, MD
Almandine garnets set in gilt metal are fashioned into a striking choker with drop, which can be removed. The choker is tied on with a ribbon. Much o...
Category
1740s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman engraved ring featuring Victory, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman engraved ring featuring Victory. The central domed plaque engraved with a detailed winged figure of Victory, flanked by trumpeting smoothly integrated shoulders which ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient Hyksos Egyptian / Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame between ca. 1800s- 1850s somewhere in Europe. All scarabs can be rotated around the axes. Each golden bezel was individually made to fit the specific dimensions of each beetle. The V-lock part and the security chain are made of Silver.
The length of the necklace is 37.5 cm / it's a chocker. To make it longer you will need to replace or extend the existing 18K Gold chains for longer ones.
Weight of the piece: 51 grams / of which about a half is a weight of 18K Gold metal parts.
Condition is fine used / as found - I didn't try to clean it. It seems that the scarabs are covered with tinted beeswax-like substance. All parts are securely set /attached to each- other. Ready to be used again.
Most of these or likely all of these beetles date approximately to the period called the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt ca.1650 -1550 BC when Ancient Egypt fell into disarray for a second time, between the end of the Middle Kingdom and the start of the New Kingdom. It is best known as the period when the Hyksos made their appearance in Egypt and whose reign comprised the Fifteenth dynasty.
These scarabs are Made of Steatite - a very unusual natural mineral that initially is rather soft ( Mohs hardness 1 ) and easy to carve on but it undergoes transformations when heated to temperatures of 1000–1200 °C turning into Enstatite and Cristobalite; in the Mohs scale, this corresponds to an increase in hardness from initial Mohs hardness 1 > to Mohs hardness level 5.5–6.5 and that makes it a very suitable material for making jewelry like these scarabs. This future of Steatite was known to ancients and they used this material in its initial naturally softer state to carve and shape the way they wanted to and would burn it in the oven when ready making it much harder. The scarabs would often undergo second heating to apply enamels of various colors or were painted with certain long-lasting natural dies - some beetles show reddish glaze or paint still present (note N. 9 and 10) , and two are black colored (N.3 and 11). Once these scarabs were a common form of "charm" which everyone could afford and easily wear strung on a cord on their person. Most scarabs were made for the living, both rich and the poor. The small magical object was believed imbued with particular protective powers that warded off evil and provided good things for the owner for this life and also for the next, particularly when sewn to mummy wrappings.
All scarabs in this set are one-of-a-kind genuine ancient pieces. All bottoms are flat and demonstrate the decorations - cartouches typical for Egyptian iconography that demonstrate the extraordinary skills of ancient carvers.
N1 : 15mm long,top part grinned off and mounted into the golden lock casing, showing great detailed carving of a goat or an antelope - very common Hyksos design.
N2 : 14 mm long, carved design of a hawk and two uraeii /cobras
N3 : 13 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life and swirled decor in the center, very typical Hyksos design
N4 : 16 mm long, carved design of a Goddess, likely Anubis, and a figure of a Dead in front of him.
N5 : 16 mm long, 11 deep-groove concentric circles with remnants of dark-colored enamel still visible, very typical Hyksos design
N6 : 18.5 mm long with the body of the scarab nicely carved and engraved with spiral scrolls, a very typical Hyksos design.
N7 : 22 mm long, three figures, one knelled
N8 : 18 mm long, a figure of a sitting pharaoh
N9 : 18 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life with probably the name of a pharaoh in between.
N10 : 18 mm long, body of the scarab nicely carved, cross-seal design on the other side.
N11 : 16 mm long, black, unknown design
N12 : 15 mm long. Very unusual piece I could not find any reference to any similar - there are three small scarabs in the shape of one (Egyptians divided...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
AJD Rose of France Cubes and 6MM Amethyst in a 21 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 21-Inch Amethyst Cube Necklace
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 21-inch necklace that showcases the enchanting shades of amethyst. Crafted with meticulous...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Nuestra Senora de las Marravillas 1656 8 reales coin EXTREMELY RARE
Located in Jupiter, FL
What an amazing piece of history, a real coin certified, will come with documents and beautiful packaging. Please looks at all photos and the certificate which has all the informatio...
Category
16th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Viking gold coiled ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold coiled ring. A yellow gold sinuous spiraling ring, the subtly hammered band ornamented to the centre with a raised ridge which tapers to rounded incised terminals, all sm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek bronze Tetrachalkon coin (circa 400-344 BC). This ancient Greek coin has been set within a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Georgian Carved Posy Ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum', circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Georgian carved posy ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum'. A yellow gold D-shape band, ornately carved to the exterior with a repeating pattern of scrolls, inscribed to the interior with the phrase...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Roman Coin, Head of Heracles & Crab, Pendant trimmed w/ 18K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze coin from Bruttium, Kroton, (present day Italy) circa 350-300 BC. On the obverse side, is the head of Heracles, facing right wearing a lion skin headdress. On the reverse si...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Bronze
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection.
Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by contemporary designers, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.
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