11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseLot of 6 Antique Red Glass Beads, c. 1st-4th Century CE$10(2 bids)
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAntique Islamic Period Paraiba-Colored Glass Beads, c. 10th-15th Century$5
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseA Group of Four Bohemian Crystal Beads, ca. 20th Century$5(1 bid)
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Antique South Asian Carnelian Bead, c. 1st-2nd Century CE$5(1 bid)
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Lapis Lazuli Bull Bead Amulet, ca. 2600-2500 BCE$5
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseVintage Carved Turquoise Glass Bead Necklace, Mid 20th Century$40
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAntique Bead Necklace with Global Trade Beads, Early to Mid 20th Century$40
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAntique Bead Necklace with Venetian and Trade Beads, Circa 19th-20th Century$40
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseMixed of Millefiori, Chevron, and Murano Glass Beads Necklace, Venetian Tradition, circa 18th-20th$40
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseCollection of Tibetan Dzi Beads in Agate and Carnelian, c. 12th - 17th Century$5
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseGroup of Ancient Multi-Period Stone Beads, Multi Ancient Cultures$5
11 hrs LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseLot of Vintage Venetian Chevron Beads, c. Early 20th Century$5
Hold a rainbow in your hand: all-opal auction set for Feb. 28NEW YORK – On Tuesday, February 28, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Exclusive All Opal Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Massive opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auctionJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on February 20. The opal, dubbed the Americus Australis, weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It also has a long history.
Australian museum to display opal regarded as best ever foundSYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian museum said Monday it would exhibit what it believes is the best opal stone ever found — a 6.0-centimeter (2.4 inch) multicolored gem unearthed in the Outback and named the ‘Virgin Rainbow.’
Episcopal Diocese wants slave trade museum in old cathedralPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island wants to open a slave trade museum and a national center for reconciliation in its now-closed cathedral in Providence. The Providence Journal reports that diocese officials approved the plans for the Cathedral of St. John last month. Diocese official Linda Grenz says Rhode Island’s role […]