Ancient Necklace with Inlaid Achaemenid Gold Pendants

This striking necklace is made of expertly carved tubular carnelian and red agate stone. Most likely from the Hellenist period or just after, jewellery at this time was worn by both ...

These necklace elements come from Asia minor, a large region covering areas of modern-day Turkey, Iran and east into India. Many important civilisations inhabited this area in antiquity including in the 4th Century B.C when Alexander the Great of Greece conquered the Persians and the regions to the east. Both lapis lazuli and turquoise were highly prized within the region, with some sources showing that their value was greater than gold. These stones were traded among neighbouring regions and civilizations, lapis lazuli mined in ancient Bactria was brought along trade routes to cities of the western...

This stunning necklace dates from the Hellenistic Period. Beginning with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C., the era is renowned for its artistic efflorescence. Gold flooded into the Eastern Mediterranean after Alexander’s conquest of Persia, and with an abundance of material to work with, the skill of Hellenistic jewellers reached new heights of refinement and inspiration. This piece likely dates from the Late Hellenistic period, during which jewellers made innovative use of gemstones within elaborate gold settings. This necklace composed of ancient elements, including 10 gold beads with hanging charms, 28 large natural polished garnet beads and a large central gold capped lozenge shaped banded agate. From the Hellenistic period, this necklace may have originated from Greece or as far East as the Bactriana (modern day Northern Afghanistan, including parts of southwestern Tajikistan and southeastern Uzbekistan). This necklace has been restrung and fitted with an 18ct gold S clasp.

Bactrian culture spread across a wide area of modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and reached its zenith between 2100 and 1700 B.C. It produced many unique and distinctive objects and jewellery. This Bactrian necklace...

Bactrian culture spread across a wide area of modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and reached its zenith between 2100 and 1700 B.C. It produced many unique and distinctive objects ...

Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.0 Grams Chain Length: 20" Pendant Diameter: 1.25" x 0.75 " Stamped: chain is stamped "14K" "ITALY" Conditi...

Authentic ancient Egyptian faïence Scarab (1000 BC) and 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant on a 22k yellow gold tube link necklace.

Designed by Asch Grossbardt, this is a very wearable pendant necklace. Designed with a 12 mm yellow gold bead that has been inlaid with mother of pearl, coral, malachite, jasper, ony...

This big ancient coin was issued by Amphipolis Mint dates in 336-323 B.C. in an excellent condition. The chain is made in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous necklace is perfect for everyday wear and will always be a timeless and wearable work of art. _____________________________ Origin of antique Coin: Amphipolis Mint Date of issue: 336-323 B.C. Pendant diameter: 29.2mm Chain length: approx 63cm Weight: 39.48g Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Antique coin clasp mark: 750 _________________ The front side shows the head of Hercules, wearing a lion skin helmet. The other side shows the seated statue of Zeus...