![Lot of 9 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components: Lot of 9 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722493_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
Byzantine Opal
![Lot of 9 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components: Lot of 9 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722493_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Early Islamic Period Bronze Cosmetic Containers Ornaments: Early Islamic Period Bronze Cosmetic Containers Ornaments](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Islamic Persian Carved Signet Ring US 8.4: Antique Islamic Persian Carved Signet Ring US 8.4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722692_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 4 Antique Scythian Art Carving Brass Rings US 9.5: Lot of 4 Antique Scythian Art Carving Brass Rings US 9.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Islamic Intricate Carving Silver Cuff Bracelet: Antique Islamic Intricate Carving Silver Cuff Bracelet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179634722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Traditional Tribal Middle Eastern Black Onyx Cuff Bracelet: Traditional Tribal Middle Eastern Lapis Lazuli and Alloy Cuff Bracelet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179634721_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE: Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Scythian Art Carving Brass Ring US 9.5: Antique Scythian Art Carving Brass Ring US 9.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722680_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Pair of Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components: Pair of Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722506_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 10 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components: Lot of 10 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722497_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Middle Eastern Lapis Lazuli Locket Amulet Pendant: Middle Eastern Lapis Lazuli Locket Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778918_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Himalayan Persian Carved Heart Shaped Agate Amulet Pendant Bead: Himalayan Persian Carved Heart Shaped Agate Amulet Pendant Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722569_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Byzantine-Islamic Bronze Intaglio Signet Ring US8.5: Ancient Byzantine-Islamic Bronze Intaglio Signet Ring US8.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722563_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Traditional Tribal Middle Eastern Banded Agate Cuff Bracelet: Traditional Tribal Middle Eastern Banded Agate Cuff Bracelet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179634720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE: Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722530_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Middle Eastern Carved Carnelian Locket Amulet Pendant: Middle Eastern Carved Carnelian Locket Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778943_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Middle Eastern Carved Carnelian Locket Amulet Pendant: Middle Eastern Carved Carnelian Locket Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778940_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Middle Eastern Howlite Stone Locket Amulet Pendant: Middle Eastern Howlite Stone Locket Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778938_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
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![Middle Eastern Blue Howlite Locket Amulet Pendant: Middle Eastern Blue Howlite Locket Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 20 Mediterranean Ancient Glass Decorated Beads: Lot of 20 Mediterranean Ancient Glass Decorated Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 11 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Component Beads: Lot of 11 Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Component Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722514_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Pair of Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components: Pair of Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Pair of Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components: Pair of Viking Period Bronze or Silver Jewelry Components](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722509_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
News about Byzantine Opal
![Hold a rainbow in your hand: all-opal auction set for Feb. 28](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-22-at-11.50.46-AM-1.png)
Hold a rainbow in your hand: all-opal auction set for Feb. 28
NEW 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 auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-22-at-12.44.00-PM.png)
Massive opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction
JUNEAU, 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 found](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015_0803_virgin-rainbow.jpg)
Australian museum to display opal regarded as best ever found
SYDNEY (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 cathedral](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1118_Cathedral_of_St._John_lead.jpg)
Episcopal Diocese wants slave trade museum in old cathedral
PROVIDENCE, 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 […]