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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.
    A Mesopotamian Hematite Weight in the Form of a Shell, Neo-Babylonian Period, ca. 600 - 400 BCE
    A Mesopotamian Hematite Weight in the Form of a Shell, Neo-Babylonian Period, ca. 600 - 400 BCE
    €1.684,95
    A fine Byzantine Gold Pearl Ring, Late Byzantine Period, ca. 6th century CE
    A fine Byzantine Gold Pearl Ring, Late Byzantine Period, ca. 6th century CE
    €5.728,95
    An Egyptian Carnelian Bead Pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCE
    An Egyptian Carnelian Bead Pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCE
    €1.155,95
    A Near Eastern Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 400 CE
    A Near Eastern Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 400 CE
    €957,95
    An Egyptian Serpentine Scarab, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE
    An Egyptian Serpentine Scarab, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE
    €1.155,95
    An Egyptian Faience Lotus pendant, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE
    An Egyptian Faience Lotus pendant, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE
    €914,95
    A Costa Rican Jadeite Profile Monkey Pendant, Classic Period, ca. 300 - 900 CE
    A Costa Rican Jadeite Profile Monkey Pendant, Classic Period, ca. 300 - 900 CE
    €914,95
    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
    €1.444,95
    An Egyptian Lapis Ball Bead , Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 712 BCE
    An Egyptian Lapis Ball Bead , Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 712 BCE
    €938,95
    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
    €2.406,95
    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
    €2.166,95
    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
    €1.444,95
    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
    €1.203,95
    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
    €1.877,95
    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
    €722,95
    A Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CE
    A Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CE
    €1.877,95
    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
    €861,95
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    An Egyptian Red Jasper Poppy Bead, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE
    An Egyptian Red Jasper Poppy Bead, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE
    €1.155,95
    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
    €3.802,95