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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming and rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant, hand painted watercolor of angel carrying a red heart, set under glass in a verre eglomise frame...
Category
French Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
1.97 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precisio...
Category
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.75 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring
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
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare Elizabethan 16th Century Gold Cupid Ring Renaissance Gold Ring Womens
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Elizabethan gold ring dates to the mid-16th century (c.1570) and features a circular bezel set with a high-relief cameo of Cupid, delicately carved in white chalcedony...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Mens Signet Ring Conical Intaglio Ring Gem Carving
Located in London, GB
A superb ancient Roman agate intaglio ring. The high-karat gold signet ring is set with an engraved gemstone, known as an ‘intaglio’. It dates from between the 2nd to 3rd century AD and is a fine example of a Romano-British intaglio.
The conical-shaped agate gemstone displays various bands of colour ranging from honey brown to greyish-blue. The engraving depicts the bust of a man wearing a helmet, possibly winged which would depict Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, financial gain and communication. In Roman times, people would wear rings with the intaglio of Mercury in hope that the he would protect them and bless them with good financial fortune in their lives.
A number of referenced examples of similar ancient Roman conical shaped intaglios reside in notable museums all across the world, from the British Museum to the Louvre. A page with these examples and their sources can be found in the final photos of the listing. Similar examples can also be found in the extensive Alice and Louis Koch collection (items: 234, 235, 241, 301). Again see final images for reference.
The gold ring mount is of D-shaped cross-section and a hollow 22K gold construction. The ring has a fantastic smooth silk-like texture when worn. It remains in good overall condition and the intaglio is very secure in the mount. The gold mount dates to the late 18th to early 19th century, and the shape is inspired by ancient Roman ring...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold
18th Century Agate Cameo Of A Gryllus
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo depicts four conjoined heads that take the name of gryllus, which means the union of two or more heads of human and animal origin, often with mythological associations and ...
Category
Italian George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K rare fede ring has a delicately carved hand gently touching a heart with the symbolizing "I give you the gift of my heart". The clasped hands motif originated with the Roma...
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
18k 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
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco style diamond bracelet from Asprey & Company Limited
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Diamond bracelet from Asprey & Company Limited.
Art Deco style.
Made of platinum and set with white diamonds (total weight of 55 carats).
Category
British Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Automatic Watch Leather Band
Located in Westport, CT
A vintage 14K yellow gold Tiffany & Co. automatic watch. Featuring a round 14K yellow gold case, champagne dial, gold tic marks, sharp gold hands, and automatic movement. Brown leath...
Category
Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique "Queen Anne" Riviere Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazing "Queen Anne" amethyst paste necklace set in gilt metal. Please Note: The earrings are not included. This style of jewelry was misnamed for Queen Anne, who reigned from 169...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
A Roman Onyx Two Layers Of Gray And Blue Cameo Of Medusa Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
The stone agate onyx two layers of gray and blue, the head of Medusa is carved in high relief, with the face turning slightly to the left.
Dimension of the cameo: 1,2cm x 1,2 cm
Siz...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, 22k Gold
Cigar Piercer with Scarab and Pharaohs Bronze & Silver Collectible Tool
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
This extraordinary cigar piercer fuses Egyptian mysticism with functional elegance. Centered around a detailed scarab beetle—symbol of rebirth and protection—it is flanked by two pha...
Category
Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
Antique Gold Seljuk 12th Century Ring Carnelian Intaglio Kufic Islamic Signet
Located in London, GB
This incredible, rare gold ring dates from the 12th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set within a typical Seljuk tapered rectangular bezel with a four-pronged gold setting soldered to the outside of the bezel. Applied and pierced arabesque designs are placed at the bottom of each prong which also reinforce the joints.
Further applied gold Seljuk ornamentation decorates the band, including two gold birds and a highly decorative vestigial sprued bottom (back-knob) from the casting. The gold mount itself is also ornately and intricately chased and nielloed with arabesque patterns. Remarkably, the niello work remains in exceptional condition, and can still be seen on the underside of the bezel which is decorated with a lattice pattern.
The carnelian intaglio seal is flat cut base with bevelled sides. This shape was predominantly used in the seals from the 8th to 11th century. The seal is engraved with angular Kufic script with forked terminals which dates the seal to the 9th-12th centuries (Porter, 2011).
For similar referenced examples in museums and notable collections, see final photos, in particular item 26 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987).
UK size K, US size 5.25
The ring weighs 9.19 grams and is crafted in high-karat gold (21K gold). The carnelian stone measures 11mm x 8mm x 3mm. The hollow box bezel measures 16mm x 10mm and protrudes 7mm from the base.
This museum-grade ring is a rare survivor, most existing examples have some damage to the ring, intaglio or niello - this is a scarce example in superb, original condition.
The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, which spanned from the 11th to the 13th century, goldsmiths and jewellers created works of unparalleled beauty and sophistication. Seljuk jewellery...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
AJD 19 Inch Rare Hessonite Garnet Necklace with Goldy Accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch Rare Hessonite Garnet Necklace with Bali Goldy Accents – Elegant Fall Jewelry
Add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection with this stunning 19-inch Hessonite Garnet...
Category
American Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Hessonite, Gold Plate
$230 Sale Price
20% Off
An important pair of gold Hellenistic earrings
Located in London, GB
An important pair of gold Hellenistic earrings, each earring with a disc centrally decorated with a four-tiered flower-head with convex petals with twisted wire decorated edges, surr...
Category
Greek Hellenistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold
3.66 Carat Emerald cabochon & Diamond 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
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Arione Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval intaglio engraved with a balance surmounted by the profile of Arione, son of Poseidon, flanked by two dolphins.
The myth presents Arione as an important cither musician, saved ...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are d...
Category
Portuguese Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz and gilt metal etched applications. Likely Frenc...
Category
French Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
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
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter, 18k Yellow Gold, Blackened Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings feature antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counters with motifs dating back to the 18th Century. They were carved in China for export to Britain. The British use...
Category
North American Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
This exquisite bronze dragon head hairpin is a stunning piece of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, representing the rich cultural heritage and artistic of Ch...
Category
Chinese Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
$598 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique 18th Century Pendant Flower Ruby Emerald Natural Baroque Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate piece of jewellery is a fragment from an 18th century necklace.
Two other matching smaller fragments have been made into dangling drop earrings. Natural European emeral...
Category
European Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Silver
Ancient 22ct Gold Ring With An Etruscan Scarab
Located in Firenze, IT
A gold ring with a scarab of a bull.
Etruscan, 4th - 5th Century BC.
Ring size 8
The scarab measures 2cm x 1,4cm x 1.2cm
The gold ring is original.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond Solitaire Ring, White and Black Enamel, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by this superb antique mid 18th century Diamond solitaire ring.
A beautifully crafted piece with elements of the Rococo revival style, the scrolling...
Category
British Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2nd century BC. This highly unusual and heavy ancient Greek ring of a complex design is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 21.34 Kt). ...
Category
Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate
Bochic Curated Antique Cameo From Afghanistan
18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of Ca...
Category
Afghan Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
GEORGIAN 1760 England Ring In 16Kt Gold & Silver With Dutch Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 18th century Georgian ring with diamonds
This is a fabulous antique ring created in England during the Georgian period back in the...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 15k Gold
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Seventeenth Century Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Sard intaglio of Athene holding Nike. The “large” intaglio is set in 15 ct gold ca 1820.
Measurement of bezel:19 x 17 mm
Size 7
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring Circa 1733
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1700s white paste and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold mourning ring; part of our diverse antique Georgian jewelry...
Category
Unknown Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precisio...
Category
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.35 Carat Zambian Emerald & OMC Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, this classic Statement Ring!
At the center of this masterpiece lies a massive and resplendent 4.35 Carat oval-shaped Zambian Em...
Category
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring, circa 1550-1650
Located in London, GB
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring. Set with a square table cut diamond in a closed back bezel setting, to an exceptional solitaire design featuring intricate enamel detailin...
Category
Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Roman Grasshopper Garnet Intaglio set in a Gold Ring 1st century
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman intaglio of the first century in garnet, mounted in 22kt gold, depicts a grasshopper, an unusual and rare representation. In antiquity, the grasshopper was also known as "fai...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Gold Enamel Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1780
This is one of the finest enameled gold scent bottles that has ever appeared on the market. This elaborate multi-color enamel and gold scent / perfume bottle was made ...
Category
Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Georgian 2.0 Ct rare Pointed Diamond Solitaire Plus
Located in Napoli, IT
Quintessence of beauty
A Stunning, rare, possibly pre Georgian Diamond solitaire ring
The beauty and the special charisma pieces of early je...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Roman Carnelian Actor Intaglio Set Silver And Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Round intaglio in orange carnelian depicting a seated man holding a mask (probably an actor).
Roman art, 2nd - 3rd century.
Top size 12mm
Blackened silver and 18kt Yellow Gold Rin...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal With Symbols Of Horseshoe XV Sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
A medieval silver ring with a high octagonal bezel, depicting a horseshoe, a cross within a circle and the initials H. V. In heraldry, horseshoes ...
Category
German Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Small Ancient Roman Medusa Carved Cameo Gold Ring 2nd Century Gem Carving
Located in London, GB
A scarce and small ancient Roman gold Medusa cameo ring, circa 2nd to 3rd century AD.
The carved layered onyx gemstone is white in colour and depicts the bust of Medusa engraved wit...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet and Mythical Creatures c. 1200 – 1300 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly Northern Italy, circa 13th century AD
This exceptional high-karat gold ring (approximately 20.95 kt) is a striking example of Veneto-Byzantine medieval jewelry, distinguish...
Category
Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold
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
.
Wearing an emera...
Category
Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Emerald
Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Remembrance
This simply exquisite antique Georgian ring is 1790/1810 ca. – English origin
A rare example of memorial jewelry in use during Georgian period as keeper of remem...
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond and Garnet Giardinetti Ring
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A remarkable giardinetti or "little garden" ring (circa 1740-1760)!
This rare Georgian ring is adorned with table cut and rose cut diamonds in rubbed over silver collets and a garne...
Category
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, Silver
Late Rococo Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A diamond ring, designed as a pear-shaped cluster, set with rose-cut diamonds in closed-back settings, to a band carved with floral motifs, mounted in silver and gold.
Size 6 1/2
Wei...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emilio Jewelry Natural 9mm Jadeite Long Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District.
Excellent color and transparency! Supe...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Jade
Song Dynasty Cyan Glazed Long Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Song Dynasty Cyan Glazed Hairpin
Experience the elegance of ancient Chinese artistry with this exquisite Song Dynasty cyan glazed hairpin (宋代青色琉璃簪子). Renowned for its refined craft...
Category
Chinese Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
$684 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace
This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is w...
Category
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
18th Century Japanese Tsuba w/ 18k Yellow Gold Decoration
Located in Lexington, KY
This exceptional tsuba is a fun piece of history that comes from 18th century Japan and and includes 18k yellow gold decorations. A tsuba is the handguard placed between the hilt and...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Georgian Diamond Crowned Heart Ring Antique Engagement Ring c.1740 Rose Cut
Located in London, GB
This rare and enchanting early Georgian 'Crowned Heart' ring dates back to circa 1740, a stunning precursor to the modern engagement ring. Such rings were gifted as tokens of love an...
Category
Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Egyptian Goddess Isis Pendant Necklace 14K Gold 600-300 BC Guarantee
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Egyptian Amulet Pendant Necklace depicting the Goddess Isis, dating from the 600-300 BC with a 14 Karat Gold hand hammered bale. The exquisite Isis Amulet is a testament to Egyptian artistry. The pendant features an amulet of the Goddess Isis in Faience of extraordinary design. The intricate details and fine quality of the of the over 2000 year old amulet showcase the skill of ancient Egyptian artistry. It is so special to find jewels from the Egyptian period and this example is in extraordinary condition with superb design and a wonderful depiction of the Goddess Isis.
With a provenance rooted in a private NYC collection, acquired in the 1990s, this pendant of the Goddess Isis connects the modern collector to the ancient past. Its presentation invites enthusiasts to appreciate and acquire a piece of Egyptian history, encapsulating the essence of craftsmanship and style from the classical era. This Ancient Isis pendant...
Category
Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Silver Cigar Piercer, cigar punch tool, antique collectible cigar stick pin
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Cigar Piercer with Baroque Pearl – Handmade in 925 Silver and Bronze – Art Nouveau Style
A rare and striking collector’s item, this handcrafted cigar piercer combines functionality ...
Category
Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
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
Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Hermès Red Exotic Lizard Leather Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Red exotic lizard leather bracelet with a golden finish.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Circumference: 12.5 cm - Openin...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
1.37 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring
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
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sparkling Genuine 10.55 Carat Flower Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mandarin Citrine
Weight : 10.55 Carats
Dimensions : 14.4x14.4x10.2 Mm
Clarity : Loupe Clean
Origin : Brazil
Color: Orange
Shape: Round
Certificate: On Demand
Month: Novembe...
Category
Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Mandarin Garnet
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Roman Silver Denarius of Diva Faustina Senior 146 AD Gold Coin Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.56 g, 6 h), Rome, after circa 146. DIVA FAVSTINA Diademed and draped bust of Diva Faustina to right. Rev. AETERNITAS Aete...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
VENETIAN DOGE Gold Coin 18Kt Gold Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite Venetian Doge Genuine Gold Coin Pendant is a stunning piece of history and craftsmanship. Dating back to the 17th century AD, this authentic 18kt gold pendant features...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
2.42 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond 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
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Georgian Double Stuart Crystal
Located in Stamford, CT
Four square pink tinged Stuart Crystals foiled and set in closed rounded backs of silver c. 1760 Great Britain. Each crystal is faceted giving a shadow ...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
