Ancient Jewelry

Ancient Jewelry

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    Worn for much more than just personal adornment, jewelry has played an important role in culture and civilization since the earliest times. Travel back through more than 6,000 years of history as you explore these unique, quality pieces that have lasted many lifetimes and truly stand out.   Originating from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Levant, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic Middle East, from 4000 B.C.E. through 1200 C.E., talented artisans, fueled by their labor of love, crafted these unique pieces.  A feast for the eyes, intricate craftsmanship never stops rewarding its owner — in feel, value, and durability.  When you buy ancient jewelry from Sands of Time, you are buying a beautiful investment.
    A Phoenician Silver Armlet, circa 8th–5th century BCE
    A Phoenician Silver Armlet, circa 8th–5th century BCE
    995 USD
    A Costa Rican Jade Owl Axe Pendant, Early Classic Period, ca. 5th – 12th century CE
    A Costa Rican Jade Owl Axe Pendant, Early Classic Period, ca. 5th – 12th century CE
    1,200 USD
    A superb Persian Gold Ring, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE
    A superb Persian Gold Ring, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE
    7,950 USD
    A Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace, Late Bronze Age through early Iron Age, ca. 2nd - 1st Millennium BCE
    A Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace, Late Bronze Age through early Iron Age, ca. 2nd - 1st Millennium BCE
    5,950 USD
    A Hellenistic Gold Crescent Pendant and Chain, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    A Hellenistic Gold Crescent Pendant and Chain, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    15,000 USD
    A Byzantine Garnet and Gold Domed Finger Ring, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 7th century CE
    A Byzantine Garnet and Gold Domed Finger Ring, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 7th century CE
    9,995 USD
    A Neo-Babylonian Lapis, Carnelian, and Gold Necklace, Neo Babylonian Period, ca. 626 - 539 BCE
    A Neo-Babylonian Lapis, Carnelian, and Gold Necklace, Neo Babylonian Period, ca. 626 - 539 BCE
    15,000 USD
    A pair of Sasanian gold and garnet beads set as earrings, Sasanian Empire, ca. 4th century CE
    A pair of Sasanian gold and garnet beads set as earrings, Sasanian Empire, ca. 4th century CE
    2,950 USD
    An Egyptian Carnelian Baboon Amulet Pendant, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE
    An Egyptian Carnelian Baboon Amulet Pendant, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE
    1,295 USD
    An early Near Eastern Cylinder Seal, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3100 - 2700 BCE
    An early Near Eastern Cylinder Seal, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3100 - 2700 BCE
    3,500 USD
    A pair of Greco-Roman carnelian and gold drop earrings, Greco-Roman Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
    A pair of Greco-Roman carnelian and gold drop earrings, Greco-Roman Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
    2,500 USD
    A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE
    A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE
    12,000 USD
    A pretty Hellenistic gold and garnet pendant, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    A pretty Hellenistic gold and garnet pendant, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    2,500 USD
    An Early Christian Gold and Glass Cross Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th century CE
    An Early Christian Gold and Glass Cross Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th century CE
    3,500 USD
    A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
    A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
    950 USD
    A Hellenistic Gold Granulated Pendant, Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    A Hellenistic Gold Granulated Pendant, Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    9,950 USD
    A Neo-Assyrian Amulet of the Monstrous Guardian Humbaba, ca. 8th century BCE
    A Neo-Assyrian Amulet of the Monstrous Guardian Humbaba, ca. 8th century BCE
    2,950 USD
    An Egpyptian Red Jasper Isis Knot Amulet, New Kingdom, 18th - 19th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1189 BCE
    An Egpyptian Red Jasper Isis Knot Amulet, New Kingdom, 18th - 19th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1189 BCE
    1,995 USD
    An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Pendant, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, ca. 1336 - 1327 BCE
    An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Pendant, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, ca. 1336 - 1327 BCE
    1,200 USD