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    Ancient Jewelry

    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.
    An Egyptian Lapis Ball Bead , Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 712 BCE
    An Egyptian Lapis Ball Bead , Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 712 BCE
    975 USD
    A Moche Chrysocolla and Gold Pendant, Moche I-II, Early Intermediate Period, ca. 200 - 500 CE
    A Moche Chrysocolla and Gold Pendant, Moche I-II, Early Intermediate Period, ca. 200 - 500 CE
    2,500 USD
    A pair of Neo-Assyrian Gold Disc Beads set as earrings, Neo Assyrian Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE
    A pair of Neo-Assyrian Gold Disc Beads set as earrings, Neo Assyrian Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE
    2,250 USD
    A pair of Greek gold ball beads set as Earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    A pair of Greek gold ball beads set as Earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    1,500 USD
    A pair of east Roman Amphora Pendants set as Earrings, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
    A pair of east Roman Amphora Pendants set as Earrings, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
    1,250 USD
    A pair of Greek gold Pendant earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    A pair of Greek gold Pendant earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
    1,950 USD
    An Egyptian Carnelian Bead set as a pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1730 BCE
    An Egyptian Carnelian Bead set as a pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1730 BCE
    750 USD
    A Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CE
    A Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CE
    1,950 USD
    A Pair of Roman garnet earrings, Roman Imperial, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
    A Pair of Roman garnet earrings, Roman Imperial, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
    895 USD
    An Egyptian Red Jasper Poppy Bead, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE
    An Egyptian Red Jasper Poppy Bead, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE
    1,200 USD
    A Roman Carnelian and Garnet Necklace with Amphora Shaped Pendants, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE
    A Roman Carnelian and Garnet Necklace with Amphora Shaped Pendants, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE
    3,950 USD
    An exceptional pair of Vintage Bulgari Gold Cufflinks with Roman Intaglios, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE
    An exceptional pair of Vintage Bulgari Gold Cufflinks with Roman Intaglios, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE
    8,750 USD
    A Near Eastern Lapis Lazuli & Gold Bead Pendant, Third Dynasty of Ur, ca. 2150 - 2000 BCE
    A Near Eastern Lapis Lazuli & Gold Bead Pendant, Third Dynasty of Ur, ca. 2150 - 2000 BCE
    2,250 USD
    An Egyptian feldspar scaraboid pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCE
    An Egyptian feldspar scaraboid pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCE
    1,250 USD
    An Egyptian blue faience scarab swivel ring, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, ca. 1364 - 1347 BCE
    An Egyptian blue faience scarab swivel ring, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, ca. 1364 - 1347 BCE
    3,750 USD
    An Egyptian Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCE
    An Egyptian Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCE
    22,500 USD
    A Roman Imperatorial Julius Caesar Silver Denarius Pendant, Roman Republic, April-August 49 BCE
    A Roman Imperatorial Julius Caesar Silver Denarius Pendant, Roman Republic, April-August 49 BCE
    3,950 USD
    A Roman Gold Shield Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
    A Roman Gold Shield Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
    1,200 USD
    A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, 1st - 2nd century CE
    A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, 1st - 2nd century CE
    950 USD