VIKING GREEN CERAMIC BEAD

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9th-10th century AD. Hand-shaped, of melon form with ribbed sides just under 1/2" diameter (0.49" , 12.5mm). Mottled surface with some wear. Large stringing hole. Vikings valued beads over gold and have been known to make beads as ransom or tribute to call off raids. Wonderful Viking relic and a fine centerpiece for modern jewelry creation.
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VIKING GREEN CERAMIC BEAD

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Genuine Ancient Jewelry for Modern Wear

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VIKING ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD, 10TH CENTURY AD

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ROMAN TRIANGULAR ARROWHEAD NECKLACE FIRST CENTURY AD.

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ANCIENT VIKING ROPED OR TWIST WEDDING RING, SIZE 9

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ANCIENT VIKING WARRIOR’S S WEDDING RING C.850-1050 AD, SIZE 8 1/2

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FINE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN CROSS NECKLACE

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ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET, 3RD-6TH CENTURY AD

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RARE VIKING WARRIOR’S BEARD RING, 9TH-11TH CENTURY

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ROMAN RING, 2ND-5TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8

ANCIENT VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 850-1050 AD: Just under 1 5/8" width, oval form with the ends deeply reeded and curled. Original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the leather war jerkin, at an ounce each, a few pounds could be added providing

ANCIENT VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 850-1050 AD

ANCIENT ROMAN WOMEN'S PENDANT NECKLACE C.100-350 AD: Gilt bronze, Under 1/2" diameter. Large domed form. The back hollow. A type about which there is some uncertainty. Romans used various natural forms in art including fruit and seashells. These may

ANCIENT ROMAN WOMEN'S PENDANT NECKLACE C.100-350 AD

VIKING WEDDING RING C.900-1050 AD, SIZE 9 1/4: Size 9 1/4. 4.2mm width with slightly rounded face. Worn from use with encrustation in as found condition. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel

VIKING WEDDING RING C.900-1050 AD, SIZE 9 1/4

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EASTERN EUROPEAN GYPSY RING, 19TH C., SIZE 9 3/4

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ROMAN ARROWHEAD NECKLACE PENDANT, 1st-3rd C.AD

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