Ancient & Ethnographic Jewelry

Greek 21K+ Gold Half Hoop Earrings - Wearable!

Exceptional Viking Silver Twisted Wire Bracelet, 64.5 g

Indian 20K Gold Ring w/ Sapphires, Rubies, Pearls

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Ancient & Ethnographic Jewelry

Artemis Fine Arts

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Perfect for Valentine's Day gift-giving! Treat yourself, treat your loved ones to gorgeous jewelry dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Vikings, as well as Pre-Columbian and other ethnographic cultures. Luxurious gold, rare gemstones, carved jade, silver and copper. Many wearable pieces. Timeless classics, plus newer treasures. This sale has something for everyone.

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Egyptian Amethyst Scarab Amulet w/ Electrum Bezel: Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom period, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1649 BCE. A stunning scarab amulet of a petite form that is hand-carved from amethyst of a deep purple hue. The topside of the

0001: Egyptian Amethyst Scarab Amulet w/ Electrum BezelEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Multistrand Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. An alluring necklace of a wearable form that is comprised of hundreds of petite faience seed

0002: Multistrand Egyptian Faience Bead NecklaceEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Egyptian Faience Beaded Necklace: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A fabulous necklace comprised from dozens of slender, tubular faience beads that exhibit layers

0003: Egyptian Faience Beaded NecklaceEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Romano Egyptian Glass Bead Necklace: Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A stylish necklace that is defined by its cylindrical, ovoid, spherical, conjoined, and melon-form beads made from opaque and nearly

0004: Romano Egyptian Glass Bead NecklaceEst. $550-$800

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Greek 21K+ Gold Half Hoop Earrings - Wearable!: East Greek, ca. 3rd century BCE. A magnificent pair of over 21 karat gold hoop earrings (90% gold, equivalent to ~ 24K) - each one of a crescent form made from curved gold sheet so that they are

0005: Greek 21K+ Gold Half Hoop Earrings - Wearable!Est. $1,600-$2,400

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Archaic Greek 18K+ Gold Hair Ring Earrings (pr): Eastern Greece, Geometric / Archaic Period, 7th century BCE. A striking pair of 18K+ gold earrings, each made from spiraled hair rings in the form of coiled serpents with pointed heads and tails and

0006: Archaic Greek 18K+ Gold Hair Ring Earrings (pr)Est. $1,500-$1,800

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Archaic Greek Silver Torq w/ 15K+ Gold Terminals: Ancient Greece, Archaic period, ca. 7th to 6th century BCE. A fabulous silver torq (also torc) bracelet of a circular form with a pair of thick terminals that wrap around the body. The body of the

0007: Archaic Greek Silver Torq w/ 15K+ Gold TerminalsEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

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Greek Cypriot Gilded Bronze Bracelet w/ Lion Termini: Greek, Cypriot, ca. 450 to 400 BCE. A gilded bronze bracelet with lion's head terminals. The heavy layer of gold leaf is 94% gold, equivalent to 22K+. A beautiful piece of wearable art from ancient

0008: Greek Cypriot Gilded Bronze Bracelet w/ Lion TerminiEst. $2,200-$3,000

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Roman 21 K+ Gold / Bone Earrings - Bull's Heads (pr): Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A matched pair of incredible over 21 karat gold earrings (88% gold), each with a curved, twisted gold stem that fits neatly into a loop under the

0009: Roman 21 K+ Gold / Bone Earrings - Bull's Heads (pr)Est. $2,800-$4,200

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Ancient Greek 22K+ Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio: Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. late 4th to 1st century BCE. A wonderful ring of a petite size formed from 96% gold (equivalent to 22K+ gold) with a thick shank, wide shoulders, and an ovoid bezel.

0010: Ancient Greek 22K+ Gold Ring w/ Carnelian IntaglioEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Greek Hellenistic 18K+ Gold & Garnet Bead Necklace: Greece, late Hellenistic period, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. An exquisite necklace of an elegant and opulent form strung with dozens of hand-carved spherical garnet beads. The crimson-hued garnets

0011: Greek Hellenistic 18K+ Gold & Garnet Bead NecklaceEst. $2,800-$4,000Lot Passed

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Greek Silver Drachm in 17K+ Gold Cufflinks (pr): Ancient Greece, Kings of Macedon, Alexander the Great, ca. 336 to 323 BCE. Myriandros or Issos mint, lifetime issue, ca. 325 to 323 BCE. Obverse: Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin

0011A: Greek Silver Drachm in 17K+ Gold Cufflinks (pr)Est. $1,800-$2,500

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Greek Hellenistic 15K Gold Ring - Goddess - 2.8 g: Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. late 4th to 2nd century CE. An elegant ring, finely cast from 64% gold (equivalent to 15K+), in the signet-like style so popular during this time period. The ovoid

0011B: Greek Hellenistic 15K Gold Ring - Goddess - 2.8 gEst. $900-$1,800Lot Passed

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Greek 20K+ Gold Earrings - Finely Decorated & Wearable!: Ancient Greece, ca. 5th century BCE. A magnificent pair of 20K+ gold boat-shaped earrings (90% gold, equivalent to 20K+) - each one of an ample crescent form with an impressive decorative program,

0012: Greek 20K+ Gold Earrings - Finely Decorated & Wearable!Est. $1,300-$1,800

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22K+ Gold Pin w/ Etruscan Carnelian Scarab: Classical World, central Italy, Etruria, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A delightfully detailed, Etruscan red carnelian scarab - the beetle skillfully incised with lines for winglets on the elytra, the

0013: 22K+ Gold Pin w/ Etruscan Carnelian ScarabEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

Gorgeous Roman 15K+ Gold Earrings (pr): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An exquisite matched pair of 15K+ gold earrings presenting a design that displays the utmost artistry and technique. The hoops are adorned by three

0014: Gorgeous Roman 15K+ Gold Earrings (pr)Est. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Roman 20K+ Gold Crescent Earrings (pr): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely pair of 85% gold earrings (equivalent to 20K+) both displaying overall crescent moon shapes - hollow in form and adorned with three

0015: Roman 20K+ Gold Crescent Earrings (pr)Est. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

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Roman Silver Ring w/ Jasper Intaglio - Geminus: Roman, late Republic to early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A beautiful and wearable ring created from high-grade (96%) silver with a thin shank, wide shoulders, and an

0016: Roman Silver Ring w/ Jasper Intaglio - GeminusEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Roman Silver Denarius, Faustina II in 22K Gold Pendant: Roman, Imperial Period, Faustina II, ca. 120 to 175 CE. Silver AR Denarius. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bare-headed, draped bust right, chignon behind head, hair waved / VESTA, Vesta, veiled, seated left,

0016A: Roman Silver Denarius, Faustina II in 22K Gold PendantEst. $900-$1,200

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Greek Hellenistic 23K+ Gold & Glass Bead Necklace: Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. So rare, a lovely Hellenistic gold necklace - the gold measuring about 23 karat - adorned by 35 blue and 5 green glass beads. Note the glass beads

0016B: Greek Hellenistic 23K+ Gold & Glass Bead NecklaceEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Published Parthian Gold & Carnelian Earrings - 12.7 g: Ancient Near East, Parthian or possibly East Roman, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A gorgeous pair of gold earrings (85% gold, equivalent to 20K+) with carnelian inlays - boasting an elaborate design

0016C: Published Parthian Gold & Carnelian Earrings - 12.7 gEst. $4,500-$6,000Lot Passed

Roman 18K+ Gold Ring & Carnelian Intaglio - 3.6 g: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A wonderful and wearable ring formed from 82% gold (equivalent to 18K+ gold) with a narrow shank and a thick body. The recessed bezel

0016D: Roman 18K+ Gold Ring & Carnelian Intaglio - 3.6 gEst. $2,500-$4,000Lot Passed

Roman 15K+ Gold Conical Hoop Earrings (pr): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine pair of 66% gold hoop earrings (equivalent to 15K+), each nearly circular with a solid, symmetrical trumpets shaped motif on their lower side

0017: Roman 15K+ Gold Conical Hoop Earrings (pr)Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Roman Glass Bead Necklace w/ Great Iridescence: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An attractive necklace of a wearable form composed of fifty-two glass beads in spherical and cylindrical forms. The petite beads exhibit light

0017A: Roman Glass Bead Necklace w/ Great IridescenceEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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