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Ancient Jewelry

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.

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A Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ringstone, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CEA Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ringstone, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE
SOLDA Roman Gold and Silver Ring with Gemstone of Minerva (Athena), Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CEA Roman Gold and Silver Ring with Gemstone of Minerva (Athena), Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE
An Egyptian Carnelian Bead set as a pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1730 BCEAn Egyptian Carnelian Bead set as a pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1730 BCE
A Maya Jade Serpent Pendant, Classic Maya Period, ca. 500 - 800 CEA Maya Jade Serpent Pendant, Classic Maya Period, ca. 500 - 800 CE
An Egyptian Amethyst and Gold Pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCEAn Egyptian Amethyst and Gold Pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCE
A Roman Gold and Glass Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st -  2nd century CEA Roman Gold and Glass Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st -  2nd century CE
A fine Olmec Jade Bead Necklace, 





















































, ca. 1100 - 400 BCEA fine Olmec Jade Bead Necklace, 





















































, ca. 1100 - 400 BCE
An Ottoman turquoise and garnet inlaid drop pendant, Ottoman Empire, ca. 15th - 17th centuryAn Ottoman turquoise and garnet inlaid drop pendant, Ottoman Empire, ca. 15th - 17th century
A Pair of Roman Gold Amphora Earrings, ca. 1st -2nd century CEA Pair of Roman Gold Amphora Earrings, ca. 1st -2nd century CE
A Vintage King Tut Cartouche Pendant necklace, MMA 1976A Vintage King Tut Cartouche Pendant necklace, MMA 1976
A Vintage Hathor Pendant Necklace, MMA 1978, 1978A Vintage Hathor Pendant Necklace, MMA 1978, 1978
A Vintage Gold Plated Ankh Pendant Necklace, MMA 1976A Vintage Gold Plated Ankh Pendant Necklace, MMA 1976
An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Pendant, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1295 BCEAn Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Pendant, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1295 BCE
A Persian Carnelian Dome Seal set as a Pendant, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCEA Persian Carnelian Dome Seal set as a Pendant, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE
Roman Septimius Severus Silver Denarius, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 194 - 195 CERoman Septimius Severus Silver Denarius, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 194 - 195 CE
Roman Severina Silver Billon Antoninianus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 270 - 275 CERoman Severina Silver Billon Antoninianus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 270 - 275 CE
A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
SOLDAn Egyptian Floral Bead Necklace, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCEAn Egyptian Floral Bead Necklace, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE
An Egyptian Amethyst Scaraboid, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCEAn Egyptian Amethyst Scaraboid, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2040 - 1783 BCE
Vintage Gold-plated Charm Pendants on a Necklace, MMA 1976Vintage Gold-plated Charm Pendants on a Necklace, MMA 1976
A Vintage Scythian Gold-tone Stag Pendant set as a necklace, MMA, 2000A Vintage Scythian Gold-tone Stag Pendant set as a necklace, MMA, 2000
A published Group of Millefiori, Mosaic and Eye Glass Beads, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE/CEA published Group of Millefiori, Mosaic and Eye Glass Beads, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE/CE
A pair of Ottoman turquoise and garnet inlaid gold drops, Ottoman Empire, ca. 15th - 17th centuryA pair of Ottoman turquoise and garnet inlaid gold drops, Ottoman Empire, ca. 15th - 17th century
A Vintage Gold Plated Lotus Blossom Pendant, MMA 1976, 1976A Vintage Gold Plated Lotus Blossom Pendant, MMA 1976, 1976
A Vintage King Tut Gold-tone Pendant set as a necklace, MMA, 1976A Vintage King Tut Gold-tone Pendant set as a necklace, MMA, 1976
A Vintage King Tut Silver and Brass Leopard Head Pendant, MMA, 1976A Vintage King Tut Silver and Brass Leopard Head Pendant, MMA, 1976
A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976
An Egyptian Faience Wedjat Amulet set as a ring, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCEAn Egyptian Faience Wedjat Amulet set as a ring, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE
A Vintage King Tut Silver Exhibition Ring, issued by MMA 1976.A Vintage King Tut Silver Exhibition Ring, issued by MMA 1976.
A fine Andean Bird Pendant, ca. 500 - 1500 CEA fine Andean Bird Pendant, ca. 500 - 1500 CE
An Egyptian Cowrie Shell Fertility Pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1750 BCEAn Egyptian Cowrie Shell Fertility Pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1750 BCE
A Mesopotamian Hematite Weight in the Form of a Shell, Neo-Babylonian Period, ca. 600 - 400 BCEA Mesopotamian Hematite Weight in the Form of a Shell, Neo-Babylonian Period, ca. 600 - 400 BCE
A fine Byzantine Gold Pearl Ring, Late Byzantine Period, ca. 6th century CEA fine Byzantine Gold Pearl Ring, Late Byzantine Period, ca. 6th century CE
A Near Eastern Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 400 CEA Near Eastern Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 400 CE
A Costa Rican Jadeite Profile Monkey Pendant, Classic Period, ca. 300 - 900 CEA Costa Rican Jadeite Profile Monkey Pendant, Classic Period, ca. 300 - 900 CE
An Egyptian Lapis Ball Bead , Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 712 BCEAn Egyptian Lapis Ball Bead , Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 712 BCE
A pair of Greek gold ball beads set as Earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCEA pair of Greek gold ball beads set as Earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
A pair of east Roman Amphora Pendants set as Earrings, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CEA pair of east Roman Amphora Pendants set as Earrings, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
A Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ringstone of Mercury, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CEA Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ringstone of Mercury, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
A pair of Greek gold Pendant earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCEA pair of Greek gold Pendant earrings, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
An Egyptian Carnelian Bead set as a pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1730 BCEAn Egyptian Carnelian Bead set as a pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1730 BCE
A Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CEA Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CE
A Pair of Roman garnet earrings, Roman Imperial, ca. 1st -  2nd century CEA Pair of Roman garnet earrings, Roman Imperial, ca. 1st -  2nd century CE
A Roman Carnelian and Garnet Necklace with Amphora Shaped Pendants, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CEA Roman Carnelian and Garnet Necklace with Amphora Shaped Pendants, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE
An exceptional pair of Vintage Bulgari Gold Cufflinks with Roman Intaglios, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CEAn exceptional pair of Vintage Bulgari Gold Cufflinks with Roman Intaglios, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE
An Egyptian Carnelian, Red Jasper and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCEAn Egyptian Carnelian, Red Jasper and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCE
A Roman Imperatorial Julius Caesar Silver Denarius Pendant, Roman Republic, April-August 49 BCEA Roman Imperatorial Julius Caesar Silver Denarius Pendant, Roman Republic, April-August 49 BCE
A Roman Gold Shield Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CEA Roman Gold Shield Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE

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