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$9.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States COINS FROM THE GREAT ROMAN EMPIRE FOR SALE PICTURES ARE SAMPLES OF COINS FROM THESE ROMAN ANCIENT COINS win 1 or more and pay only $1.85 shipping flate ... morerate win 30 coins only pay $1.85 shipping for USA Customers we have been selling alot of these they are very hot you will love them! We just purchased this new lot straight from europe way below market value all coins show detail no slugs these are 2000 year old coins some may be not perfect round but will all show nice detail! We are going to sell entire lot here on ebay very low price for these coins less then $8 each I want to sell this quick! bid on 1 coin or more win 20 and receive free silver ancient coin! THESE AUTHENTIC COINS ARE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS! JUST PERFECT FOR COLLECTOR OR RESELLERS RESELL AND MAKE HUGE CASH! RECENTLY EXCAVATED IN EUROPE FROM THE ORIGINAL PLACE THEY WERE BURIED ALMOST 2000 YEARS AGO CLEANED AND PLACED IN THESE SUPER COOL MINI ALBUMS WIN 1 COIN OR MORE WIN 20 GET SILVER BONUS EACH COIN IS BETWEEN 2000 AND 1600 YEARS OLD THESE ARE VERY NICE ANCIENT COINS ALOT WITH SUPERB DETAIL CONSIDERING AGE! THE ABSOLUTE BEST WAY TO TO BUY FOR THE NEW COLLECTOR& GIFTS! AT THIS PRICE WE RECOMMEND BUYING A LOT MORE THEN JUST 1 COIN BUY 20 AND RECEIVE FREE 1 SMALL ANCIENT SILVER COIN BONUS SILVER DOES NOT COME IN ALBUM WHEN THEY ARE GONE THEY ARE GONE size ranges from 12 mm to 27 mm each coin is different and most will show amazing detail Their dates of issue range from roughly 240 AD to 410 AD. Some earlier. During the time of The Gladiators! Most are from the Constantine Rule Era. Every coin is have clear portrait and reverse. There are many different types. Some scarce, as well as many mints: a real Treasure Chest! You can see some samples of this group in these two images. Way Below Retail List + Buy 20 and receive Bonus Own Super interesting Roman Bronze Coins A very small size investment The grades range from good to Very Fine. these are the most amazing thing to buy for yourself or give out as friends I have been collectin
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$12.40 Shipping Location: Kingwood, United States Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! IMPORTANT: This Item is Not Authentic! This is Beautiful Chemical Patinated Ancient Style ... moreReproduction of Original Roman Fertility and Prosperity Goddess Venus(Greek Aphrodite) Bronze Figurine! Measures: High: 5' Feel free to contact me with any questions. Payment Only PayPal Is Accepted Item will be shipped immediately on the next business day of receiving clear payment Shipping Shipping Only With Registered Mail(Tracking Number) Shipping WorldWide Tracking Number Will Be Provided
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$15.56 Shipping Location: EVESHAM, United Kingdom Interesting mixed Lot of Ancient Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval artefacts and antique coins Celtic bronze rings, Greek bronze arrowheads, Roman ... moreiron arrowhead, Roman bronze rings, Byzantine bronze buckles and appliques and more Combined Weight - 253.63 Grams Age: 800 B.C.-1900 AD Metal detecting finds throughout Europe
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$18.73 Shipping Location: The Rocks, Australia Genuine Uncleaned Ancient Roman Coins. Higher/better quality compared to our other uncleaned lots. In the past, ancient roman coins were mostly available ... moreto museums. Great variety. "Seize a piece of history which was previously owned by civilians, slaves, gladiators or even senators within the Roman Empire.
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Free Shipping Location: West Hills, United States Rare Genuine Ancient Roman silver ring artifact intact. Dated to 2nd Century AD. As pictured.
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Free Shipping Location: Prairie Grove, United States Size Seven. It has not been cleaned. The color of the ring is as shown in the photos, and its originality and authenticity as a pre-1800 antique cannot ... morebe disputed. There are no missing stones that look like hemotite And the main Stone ancient Mosaic glass.
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Free Shipping Location: Morocco By Private Roman Collection: Ancient Style Reproduction of Original Roman Bronze Seal Intaglio Ring with Head of Roman Emperor Galba! Measures: Length: ... more1.3'33mm. Width: 1.1'29mm) Feel free to contact me with any questions. Payment Only PayPal Is Accepted Item will be shipped immediately on the next business day of receiving clear payment Shipping Shipping Only With Registered Mail(Tracking Number) Shipping WorldWide Tracking Number Will Be Provided
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Spartanburg, United States This ancient Roman spear head was personally found on a farm outside of Dospat Bulgaria in 1994 and dates from roughly 100 BC and 200 AD. This iron spear ... morewould have been roughly 6-7 feet long with an ash pole and would have been used for close quarter combat as well as for throwing. Imagine this spear around the time of Jesus.
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$9.90 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Norway 💥 AMAZING wearable! late ROMAN period early christian bronze CROSS amulet - ancient ROMAN relic. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia.
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$10.90 Shipping Location: Pyhra, Austria Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, near to municipium Durostorum - Roman town where been dislocated XI Claudius legion. Circa 100 - 200 AD.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: เขตพญาไท, Thailand Genuine Ancient Roman Gold Signet Ring with Carnelian Bezel C. 1st Century AD, Weighing 3.5 Grams, Gold Purity: 20+ Karat, Ring Size: 4 US, in good Condition ... moreand Shape.
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$10.90 Shipping Location: Norway 💥 SUPERB! Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, near to municipium Durostorum - Roman town where was located XI Claudius legion.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Thrace was to fall to the great Persian armies of Darius the Great in the late sixth century B.C., and subsequently to Alexander the Great in the fourth ... morecentury B.C. Thereafter Thrace was ruled by the Macedonians until Macedonia was stripped of its territories after its third war with the Romans.
$31.13 Shipping Location: FOREST ROW, United Kingdom Egyptian Empire (3100BC to 30 BC). Ancient Chinese Empires: Shang (1751-1111 BC), Chou (1000-800 BC), etc. The Lot may vary slightly from those images. ... moreIF A COIN OR ARTEFACT IS DESCRIBED AS UNRESEARCHED, IT IS BECAUSE WE CANNOT SAY WITH SUFFICIENT CERTAINTY THE ORIGIN OR SPECIFICALLY WHAT EXACTLY THE ITEM IS.
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Jackson, United States Dug Ancient Roman Legionary Lead Slingshot Ammo 2nd-4th Cent. XX Marked- Turkey.
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$31.90 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Norway RARE shape! ancient ROMAN legionary DOLABRA / DOLABRUM double bit AXE head > ancient Roman relic. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, near to municipium ... moreDurostorum - Roman town where was located XI Claudius legion.
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$11.00 Shipping Location: Serbia C. ANTESTIUS 146 BC. ANCIENT ROMAN REPUBLICAN SILVER Ar DENARIUS Dioscuri & Dog. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, puppy r. with both fore-feet raised; ... morein ex. SILVER AR DENARIUS. I will resolve any issue!
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$43.58 Shipping Condition: Used Location: RUISLIP, United Kingdom Put it on display in a special case, adorning your personal space with a touch of ancient charm. Its weight of 5.3 grams enhances its allure, lending ... moreit a substantial feel that further accentuates its historical significance.
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$10.90 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Norway 💥 GREAT SAVE! large ancient Roman iron crucifixion NAIL 1st - 3rd AD. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, near to municipium Durostorum - Roman ... moretown where been dislocated XI Claudius legion.
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$43.58 Shipping Condition: Used Location: RUISLIP, United Kingdom It is aUK size Q and US size 8, ensuring a comfortable fit for most people. Despite not having any silver hallmarks, this ring is made of high-quality ... moresilver andweighs 12.7 grams. It combines a nod to the past with a stunning design that is sure to turn heads.
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$43.58 Shipping Condition: Used Location: RUISLIP, United Kingdom It displays a remarkable design featuring a powerful bull in a fighting stance. Whether you wish to create a distinctive ring, pendant, or bracelet, this ... moremasterpiece is essential for anyone with refined taste.
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$4.19 Shipping Location: New Boston, United States Ancient pendant/amulet Shown with a coin for size reference Metal detecting find from the Danube region Thanks for looking!
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$14.99 Shipping Location: Jacksonville, United States Design: Dagger Short Sword Pugio Style. This is a stunning Museum Quality Ancient Roman Dagger Short Sword, believed to date back to the years between ... more100 BC and 300 AD. With its intricate design and rich history, this Museum Grade Roman Dagger is a must-have for any serious collector of antiques.
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$19.90 Shipping Location: Norway Ancient Roman stone BALLISTA CATAPULT SHOT with traces of impact - municipium DUROSTORUM > ancient Roman relic. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, ... morenear to municipium Durostorum - Roman town where been dislocated XI Claudius legion.
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$43.58 Shipping Condition: Used Location: RUISLIP, United Kingdom Although it is unfortunate that half of the stone is missing, the remaining intact portion still exhibits the exceptional artistry and skill of the ancient ... moreRomans. The missing piece, if complete, would have undoubtedly made this artifacts incredibly valuable.
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$43.58 Shipping Condition: Used Location: RUISLIP, United Kingdom Undoubtedly, this artifact stands as a genuine masterpiece, destined to be an unparalleled gift for individuals with an unwavering ardor for ancient art ... moreand history.
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$9.20 Shipping Location: Alden, United States HISTORICAL MUSEUM QUALITY ANCIENT HAND INCISED VIKING,ROMAN or EGYPTIAN PEWTER BUTTON ARTIFACT IN THE DESIGN OF THE SUN.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States Gilt bronze, size 8 with 3.1mm rounded face band flaring to the stepped ridged shoulders. Form evolved from Guiraud Tye 4. Lenticular bezel with remnants ... moreof hound’s tooth banding. Good wearable size.
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$17.90 Shipping Location: Norway Ancient Roman stone BALLISTA CATAPULT SHOT with traces of impact - municipium DUROSTORUM > ancient Roman relic. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, ... morenear to municipium Durostorum - Roman town where been dislocated XI Claudius legion.
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$4.49 Shipping Location: Orlando, United States Solid Silver Ancient Roman Legionary Ring. Supposedly 3rd - 5th Century AD. The ring's size is US 7.25. Fully Intact and Wearable. The most likely one ... moremay be the one ascribed by the Pythagoreans or Christians.
$5.35 Shipping Location: Missouri Valley, United States This is an original ancient Roman silver denarius coin of Emperor Vespasian, minted in Italy between 77-78 AD. The obverse of the coin features the emperor's ... moreportrait, while the reverse shows an eagle with wings spread. The coin is 16mm in diameter and weighs 2.9 grams. As a genuine ancient artifact, this coin is an excellent addition to any collection of historical items. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and is guaranteed to be an original Roman denarius coin from the Roman Imperial period (96-235 AD). We offer combined shipping on all of our items.
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Free Shipping Location: เขตพญาไท, Thailand This ancient Roman glass bottle vessel dates back to the 1st to 3rd century AD, making it an authentic and original piece from the Roman Empire. The color ... moreand style of the bottle are exactly as shown in the photos, and it is made of high-quality glass material.
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Antique 18thC Siberia Pink Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Half Carat Antique Multi-Colored Oval Cut Tourmaline. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Pink Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.56 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's a very vibrantly hued, almost"neon" pink hand crafted ... moretourmaline cabochon round from the Southern Urals of Russia. Hand crafted by an 18th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very beautiful and valuable semi-precious gemstone. Pink tourmaline is rather uncommon, probably the most valuable of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. The color of this specimen is a very rich and saturated, almost"neon" pink. Pink tourmaline was held in such high regard by the(last) Empress of China, Tz'u Hsi, that she purchased bought almost a ton of it from a mine in California, and was eventually laid to rest(eternally) on a carved tourmaline pillow. In fact, many of the Russian crown jewels are tourmaline. In the Victorian Age tourmaline was enormously popular not only in Russia, but throughout 18th and 19th century Europe. However much favored tourmaline was by European Renaissance and Victorian Royalty. Tourmaline tends to be characterized by the presence of small
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18thC Antique Scotland 2ct Citrine Ancient Roman Gem of Healing God Aesclepius
Two Carat Eighteenth Century Handcarved Antique Genuine Natural Citrine Oval. Mounted into high quality(contemporary) solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth: 4 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.92 carats. Chain: Contemporary silver electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver electroplate, 24 inches. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. ... moreJust let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: The first mention of citrine in the ancient sources comes from the fourth century B.C. Greeks. The Greeks and Romans used citrine for intaglios and in jewelry as well during the first and second centuries. And believed that citrine was the crystallized essence of sunshine. Citrine was also believed to aid in digestion and cleanse toxins from the body, and it was even carried as protection against snake venom. The gemstone was regarded as sacred to the healing deities Apollo(God of Health) and his son, Aesclepius(God of Healing) Since trade in the first centuries AD was brisk between the Romans and India, it's very likely that the Romans got their stones from southern India, an area not only rich in gems but also a major bead lapidary center. Here’s a large, very clean, golden yellow oval citrine which originated in the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. The gemstone was hand crafted and finished by an eighteenth century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval,
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Antique 19thC 1/3ct Blue-Lilac Sapphire Ancient Celt Roman Sorcery Gemstone
Brilliant. Sparkling, Delicately Hued Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural One-Third Carat Color Change Platinum Blue to Pastel Lilac Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Platinum Blue Oval Cut Sapphire. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 3 1/2mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: A gorgeous. Delicately colored natural oval cut faceted platinum blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, ... moreRenaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone. The color is a very beautiful pastel“aquamarine blue” with brilliant platinum blue-green flashes. Under intense while light the color will shift to a lilac or violet shade, depending upon the intensity and color of the light source. The color is quite exquisite with intense flash, diamond-like in its brilliance. It’s a real sparkler, and blue sapphire is definitely much in demand. The gemstone is to the eye. Virtually flawless. Even in these photo enlargements here(500% it is impossible to discern any blemishes. This is really an exceptional precious gemstone– the color and quality both fabulous! High quality blue sapphires such as these are increasingly difficult to acquire at anything approaching a reasonable price. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent“sapphires” sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. Thi
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2 Antique Aussy Black Opals Ancient Roman Cupid Stone Mark Antony’s Favorite Gem
Two Antique 1920's Rare Genuine Black"Lightening Ridge" Australian Opal Oval Semi-Precious Gemstones! ORIGIN: Lightening Ridge. New South Wales, Australia. Early 20th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.92 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In ancient times opal was included among the noble gems and was ranked second only to emerald by the Romans. Who sometimes referred to opal as the"cupid stone" they also considered to be a token of hope and purity. Mark Antony loved opal. Indeed, it is said that he so coveted an opal owned by Roman Senator Nonius that Mark Antony banished the Senator after he refused to sell the almond sized stone. Legend states that one Roman Emperor offered ... moreto trade one-third of his vast kingdom for a single opal. The Romans used opal both for jewelry and in the production of cameos. Worn as a talisman, the Romans believed that opal had to power to cure disease, and also considered opal to be a token of hope and purity. The Roman scholar and historian Pliny(23-79 A.D. in his 37-volume work, Historia Naturalis" described opal as having"the fire of the garnet, the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea-green of the emerald all shining together in incredible union" Here are two absolutely gorgeous. Natural"black" opals from Australia originally produced in the 1920's. These are very uncommon gemstones, difficult to procure. The world's entire production of gemstone quality black opal comes from one claim in Australia known as"Lightening Ridge" These two gemstones were originally solid black opal, however they were so thin that a backing was added so as to strengthen the gemstone and reduce its fragility. For those unfamiliar with black opal, it is somewhat akin to, if you will image, black abalone mother of pearl- which is to say, mother of pearl with a black background. Even witho
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Antique 19thC 2ct Siberian Emerald Ancient Roman Emperor Nero’s Fav Sacred Gem
Nice Quality Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Two Carat Handcrafted Faceted Emerald Pear. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 11mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 1.95 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively ... moreproduced emerald since 2,000 B.C. The Greeks regarded the emerald as the sacred stone of the goddess Aphrodite(Venus to the Romans) and of the Earth Goddess. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Here's a very pretty, delicately colored natural mint green emerald precious gemstone from the Southern Urals of(Siberia) Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. To casual scrutiny, the gemstone is transparent, and near eye clean. However there are quite a few wispy colorless crystalline blemishes which while not individually visible except upon very close examination, nonetheless makes the gemstone less than eye clean. This is a common affliction of emerald. These blemishes would be much less noticeable once the gemstone was set, and unless someone puts their nose to the stone, they are not immediately apparent. To the casual v
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1/8ct TW Diamond 14ktYG Ancient Roman Star Splinters
Two Antique Hand Faceted Genuine Natural 2 1/2mm Faceted Diamond Square Precious Gemstones. Set into High Quality Solid 14kt Yellow Gold Ear Studs. CLASSIFICATION: Hand Crafted. Faceted Diamond Squares. ORIGIN: Siberia. Russia. Settings are contemporary of USA manufacture. SIZE: 2 1/2mm square. Thickness(Depth) 1 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.12 carats(the pair) DETAIL: There was but one source of diamond in the ancient world…India. Where written records pertaining to diamond date back to 400 B.C. The ancient Greeks believed diamonds were tears of the gods; and it is from the Greek word adamas, untameable" or"unconquerable" referring to its hardness, that the word“diamond” is derived. The ancient Romans believed that diamonds were splinters of fallen stars. Here’s two such“start splinters” high ... morequality, handcut Siberian diamonds. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan, part of a centuries-old heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. We managed to purchase a very small number of these antique, handcut two and one-half millimeter diamond squares last trip to Russia, and set them into high-quality, solid 14kt yellow gold studs of USA manufacture. The diamonds are of excellent quality, eye clean, white in color, not yellowish second quality stones. They’re brilliant white faceted diamond rounds, alive with fire. The settings are first-class pieces of jewelry, solid 14kt gold(not cheap electroplate) produced by one of the USA’s premier manufacturers of semi-custom mounts. HISTORY: In the ancient world there was only one source of diamonds…India. Bombay remains today one of the world’s great diamond cutting centers(along with New York. Tel Aviv, and Antwerp) Over 800,000 cutters are employed in the city of Bombay alone; cutting 90% of the world’s diamonds. The best Indian diamonds originated from the Majhgawan pipe, near Panna, India, which was discovere
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100AD Genuine Ancient Roman Judaea Israel Palestine Phoenicia Bronze Bangle
100AD Genuine Ancient Roman Judaea Israel Palestine Phoenicia Bronze Bangle Archaic Genuine Ancient Roman Judaean Bronze Bangle circa 0-100 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Roman-Judaean Bronze Bangle. Mounted onto plaque or shadow box upon request(additional shipping charges apply) ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire Provinicial Judaea(present-day Israel- Palestine) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Outside Diameter: 68 millimeters. Inside Diameter: 57 1/2 x 56 1/2 millimeters. Band Thickness: 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 millimeters. Band Width: 5 millimeters. Weight: 40.08 grams. CONDITION: Excellent. Entirely intact and of sound integrity. Very light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A well preserved. Very heavy, very simple Roman bronze bangle circa 1st century AD. It would fit a woman of slender ... morebuild(or a teen) and with that caveat, is completely and eminently wearable. The bangle was recovered unbroken and intact. As is ordinarily the case, the artifact exhibits some porosity(surface pitting caused by burial in earth) Unlike so many smaller bronze artifacts which are completely disfigured by corrosion, this particular piece happened to come to rest in extremely gentle soil conditions. The consequence is that though you can see upon magnification(such as these photo enlargements) clear evidence that this bracelet spent millennia buried beneath the ground, nonetheless to the eye it is quite pleasant, the metal surfaces highly polished with the rich, warm glow of ancient bronze. To the eye the finish of the metal is exceptional. The slight blemishes due to porosity are simply not discernible. Of course in these photo enlargements these blemishes are quite distinct. But in hand it simply appears a nicely toned bronze bangle. Though simple it is sturdy and well constructed, very heavy of thick stock, and entirely intact. Despite the obvious signs of burial, the piece is not heavily corroded or disfigured as are commonly most smaller ancient metal arti
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HUGE Ancient Roman Colosseum Art Architecture Artifacts
Wonders of Man: The Colosseum by Peter Quennell and the Editors of the Newsweek Book Division. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 172 pages. Publisher: Newsweek; 1971) Mock epic sea battles. Grimly realistic wild animal hunts, breathtaking fireworks displays, and at least one midnight séance have been held in the Colosseum since its inauguration in 80 A.D. More than 1,500 years have passed since the last blood, human or animal was shed on the arena’s sands. However during that time the massive amphitheater built by the Flavian emperors has continued to play a major role in Roman history. The Colosseum” vividly recreates that history, depicting the gory gladiatorial games, the martyrdom of early Christians, the successive sacks of Rome by marauding barbarian armies, the desecration and partial dismantling of the arena itself, and ... morefinally its preservation as a world-famous tourist attraction. Here we have the panoramic sweep of the decline and fall of Rome. As viewed from the Eternal City’s most impressive ruin. Some one hundred illustrations, half in full color, provide a stunning visual complement to the narrative. Modern photographs, especially commissioned for this volume, as well as paintings and sketches by famous artists have been juxtaposed with views of classical sculpture and ancient frescoes, coins, and mosaics. A special section. The Colosseum in Literature” includes excerpts from works by such noted authors as Gibbon, Byron, Goethe, Shaw, Dickens, and Longfellow, all of whom were inspired by the vast amphitheatre. A chronology of Roman history, an illustrated guide to the Eternal City’s other celebrated architectural monuments, and a selected bibliography conclude the volume. Author Peter Quennell was an accomplished biographer and social historian. He was Editor of the distinguished British periodical“History Today” And a frequent contributor to“New Statesman” Among his many works that won both critical and popular acclaim both in England and the United States are“The Profane Virtues”
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Antique 19thC Flawless Siam Ruby Ancient Roman Amulet
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One-Quarter Carat Flawless/Near Flawless Exceptionally Good Quality Faceted Siamese Ruby Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstone Oval. ORIGIN: Siam. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.25 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Rubies were amongst the earliest gemstones traded by mankind. Since the 5th millennium B.C. The Greeks, Romans, Persians, and Indo-Europeans(Celts) all believed that the“heat” evidenced by the intense, red color was fire from within the gemstone, capable of boiling water or melting wax. From the most ancient times all the way through the medieval world, ruby was worn by the classical Mediterranean civilizations as an ... moreamulet for protection from lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Here's an absolutely exquisite, exceptionally good quality 19th century antique hand faceted ruby from Siam(present day Thailand) Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone, with a highly desirable blood red color and rich texture. This sparkling precious gemstone is absolutely transparent, flawless to the eye and even under high magnification(such as these photo enlargements here) flawless or near flawless. This precious gemstone is of exceptionally high character and quality. Of course most ruby gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily included. Most completely transparent rubies you see offered today at retail are synthetic. This particular gemstone is an exception. Even under 300% magnification, as you can see in the images here, it is flawless or near flawless, and it is a natural ruby precious gemstone. We guarantee you will be mesmerized and dazzl
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Antique 19thC 1½ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery
One Exquisitely Colored. Rare, Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural One and One-Half Carat(Plus) Faceted Bright Mandarin Orange Sapphire Oval Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Bright Mandarin Orange Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth(Thickness) 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.54 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Words simply cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful this precious gemstone is. A gorgeous. Brightly colored natural honey hued mandarin orange sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia, handcrafted into this sparking faceted oval. The result is an exquisite and incredibly ... morevividly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color in hand is more orange than appears here in these images which exaggerate the yellow- the color is very close to a mandarin orange. Depending upon the light, the color will vary from a bright mandarin orange indoors to a bright amber-orange outdoors. Either way. The color is quite exquisite, the sparkle diamond-like in intensity. Orange sapphires are amongst the most rare of all colored sapphires, and this particular specimen is very beautiful. The gemstone is to the casual admirer transparent and clean. It is absolutely transparent. However if you look very closely, a sprinkling of minute, colorless pin-prick sized spicules are visible to the naked eye. Under a 5x glass, or in these 600% photo enlargements, you can see that this specks are actually a small cluster of very light, colorless crystalline blemishes. That's all that separate this from being a $3,000 g
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Antique Handcut 83¾ct Citrine Ancient Roman Sunshine
COLOSSAL Antique Nineteenth Century Handcrafted Eighty-Three and Three-Quarter Carat Genuine Natural Faceted Baguette Cut Madeira Orange Citrine. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. SIZE: Length: 32 1/4mm. Breadth: 24 1/4mm. Depth: 14 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 83.84 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Romans. Greeks and Celts believed citrine to be the crystallized essence of sunshine, and believed it would aid in digestion and cleanse toxins from the body, and it was even carried as protection against snake venom. Here’s an enormous, very clean, antique handcrafted“Madeira orange” or bright cognac colored citrine which originated from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus County, Scotland. Very ... morepopular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, citrine has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan. Part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The gemstone was most likely cut in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. The gemstone was crafted into this brilliant, sparkling faceted baguette. This is a very fine, richly colored cognac orange semi-precious citrine gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, possesses exceptional sparkle and luster, and to the unaided eye at least, free from blemishes. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detriment, or detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones, most serious collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, p
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Genuine Ancient Bronze Roman Thrace Bronze Bangle 100AD Bracelet
Archaic Genuine Ancient Roman Thracian Bronze Bangle circa 0-100 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Roman-Thracian Bronze Bangle. Mounted onto plaque or shadow box upon request(additional shipping charges apply) ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Outside Diameter: 67 x 62 millimeters. Inside Diameter: 58 x 55 millimeters. Band Width: 6 millimeters at the top; 4 millimeters at the bottom. Band Thickness: 5 millimeters at the top; 4 millimeters at the bottom. Opening: 8 millimeters. Weight: 23.14 grams. CONDITION: Good. Intact of sound integrity. Moderate porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A well preserved. Though very simple Roman bronze bracelet circa 1st century AD. It would fit a woman of light to medium build, and with that caveat, is completely ... moreand eminently wearable. The bracelet was recovered unbroken and intact. As is ordinarily the case, the artifact exhibits moderate porosity(surface pitting caused by burial in earth) Unlike so many smaller bronze artifacts which are completely disfigured by corrosion, this particular piece happened to come to rest in fairly gentle soil conditions. The consequence is that though you can see upon close scrutiny clear evidence that this bracelet spent millennia buried beneath the ground, nonetheless to casual examination it is quite pleasant, with the rich, warm glow of ancient bronze. You can clearly see. Of course, a series of shallow scallops caused by corrosive soil conditions. Naturally in these photo enlargements these blemishes are quite distinct. The effect is not unappealing– it looks quite a bit like the nugget style bracelets which were so wildly popular in the USA in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Despite the moderate porosity, the bracelet remains intact and wearable. And hand, to the casual observer, it simply appears a nicely toned bronze bracelet. However undeniably it bears the scars of having spent almost two thousand years in fairly corrosive soil cond
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Antique 19thC ¾ct Star Sapphire Ancient Roman Sorcery Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese Three-Quarter Carat Delicately Colored Violet-Blue Star Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Violet-Blue Star Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Mogok. Burma(present day Myanmar) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5½mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.80 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: A gorgeous and vibrantly colored star sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok. Burma. This particular specimen is a beautiful violet color with blue undertones– depending on whether the light is white(outdoors) or yellow, it will vary between violet and violet-blue in color. It is quite striking, very handsome and gentle in tone, the color very soft and understated, the star quite beautiful. The gemstone was hand shaped ... moreand polished into this very beautiful oval cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in domestic jewelry. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. It is not a flawless gemstone. Of course it is the alignment of included material which creates the star– so star sapphires always have included material. The question is, how noticeable? With this particular specimen to casual scrutiny it simply appears to be a beautiful, unblemished star sapphire. However close inspection will reveal a few variations in the tone and a few internal blemishes. Of course here in these photo enlargements these blemishes are quite obvious. But in hand, life-size, they simply are not discerned when casually viewed. It is only when you examine it very carefully that you will notice some color zoning and a minor flaw or two. Of course, the same can be said of most sapphires in general, and particularly star sapphires. Color zoning is quite common in sapphires, and unless very obvious, is generally not seriously detrimental. Known as a"star" sapphire because of an optical effect known as an"asterism" orie
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Antique 19thC 2 1/2ct Sapphire Ancient Celt Roman Sorcery Gem
One Gorgeously Colored Handcrafted Antique Genuine Natural Faceted Two and One-Half Carat Neon Red-Orange-Pink Sapphire Square Emerald Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. ORIGIN: 19th Century Russia. SIZE: 7 1/2mm Square. Depth: 3 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.53 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, vibrantly ... morecolored natural red-orange-pink sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is exceptional, a red-pink with orange/peach undertones. The color is popularly known as“padparadsha” red, and the intense, almost“neon” hue is very pretty. This precious gemstone is by and large transparent. However as you can see, it possesses a lot of thin, silk strand-like seams composed of colorless crystalline material. Once set into a ring or pendant this material would be considerably less noticeable. But as it is though to the cursory glance of the casual admirer the gemstone seems without blemish, close examination will clearly show this finely stranded colorless crystalline material. Even so blemished, it nonetheless possesses a highly desirable bright red-orange-pink color and vibrant. Of course most natural sapphire gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily blemished. Unfortunately most transparent“sapphires”
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100AD Ancient Roman 15½ct Agate Gem of Greek Black Sea Pontus King Mithradates
Colorful 16 Carat Ancient Roman Semi-Precious Banded Agate Gemstone Pendant. Roman Provincial Thracia. 1st Century A.D. Weight: 15.65 carats. Length: 16 millimeters. Diameter: 11 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. Agate is probably named after its ancient source. The Achates River in Sicily, though some ancient historians believe that the word agate is derived from the Greek word"Agateес" meaning happy. ... moreA famous collection of four thousand agate bowls was accumulated by Mithradates, king of Pontus(an area along the Black Sea of present-day Turkey which was colonized by Hellenic Greeks) is illustrative of the high value the ancient world had for agate. Agate bowls were also popular in the Byzantine Empire, and vast collections of agate bowls became common among European royalty during the Renaissance. Hand-shaped into a tapered oblong and drilled for use as a pendant circa 1st century in the Roman Province of Thracia(present-day Bulgaria and Serbia) This piece is a genuine banded agate gemstone. It is in good condition, not cracked, chipped, broken or repaired. Of course, it was buried for almost two thousand years, so there are minor scratches and scuffs. Agate gemstones like this one were extremely popular throughout the Roman Empire and earlier the Greeks, Phoenicians, Sumerians and Egyptians fashioned adornments from agate. Archeology suggests that quartz agate was favored in this way as long as 10,000 years ago. Agates were formed millions of years ago when gas bubbles occurred in volcanic rocks or lava. Silica laden water seeped into the bubbles, coagulated into a gel a
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100AD Ancient Roman Judaea Israel Phoenicia Palestine Bronze Leech Bracelet
Heavy Genuine Ancient Roman(Province of Judaea) Bronze Leech-Style Bracelet With Punch Dot Design Circa 100 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Roman-Judaean Bronze Bracelet. Mounted onto plaque or shadow box upon request(additional shipping charges apply) ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Judaea) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Outside Diameter: 73 x 69 millimeters. Inside Diameter: 62 x 60 millimeters. Band Thickness: 7 millimeters at top; 2 millimeters at bottom. Band Width: 8 millimeters at top; 2 millimeters at bottom. Weight: 47.46 grams. CONDITION: Good. Quite substantial and well-constructed. Both overlapping ends of bracelet intact. Entirely intact and of sound integrity. Moderate porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A well preserved. Fairly heavy Roman bronze bracelet circa 1st ... morecentury A.D. from the Province of Judaea. The style, which was also very popular in earrings, is known as a“leech” style for obvious reasons(fat in the middle, narrowed at the ends, the shape does resemble a leech) The bracelet is fairly large and would fit a lady of slender to medium build, and with that caveat, is completely and eminently wearable. The bracelet was recovered unbroken and intact. As is ordinarily the case, the artifact exhibits some porosity(surface pitting caused by burial in earth) Unlike so many smaller bronze artifacts which are completely disfigured by corrosion, this particular piece happened to come to rest in reasonably gentle soil conditions. The degree of porosity is relatively moderate– noticeable but not to the extent where the artifact’s integrity is adversely affected. Of course in these photo enlargements the porosity is more pronounced– under magnification the evidence that this bracelet spent millennia buried beneath the ground unmistakable. However to the casual viewer the porosity is not pronounced. And is easy to miss entirely. In hand the bracelet simply appears a nicely toned bronze bracelet. The metal surfaces are ni
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AD196 Ancient Roman Silver Coin Emperor Severus Goddess Indulgentia Throne Robed
Silver Roman Denarius of Emperor Septimius Severus with a Reverse Theme Depicting the Roman Goddess of Indulgence. Indulgentia” 196/7 A.D. OBVERSE INSCRIPTION: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII. OBVERSE DEPICTION: The head of Septimius Severus. Right, laureate crown(laurel wreath) REVERSE INSCRIPTION: INDVLGENTIA AVG. REVERSE DEPICTION: The Goddess Indulgentia seated in a Curule throne/chair. One arm resting on chair with a scepter or“hasta pura” in the crook of her arm, other arm outstretched in front of her holding a patera. ATTRIBUTION: City of Rome Mint sometime in 196 or 197A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 17 millimeters. Weight: 2.68 grams. NOTE: Coin is mounted free of charge into your choice of pendant settings(shown in sterling silver pendant) And includes a sterling silver chain in your choice of 16" 18" or 20" length, ... moredetails below or click) We can reverse coin in mounting if you prefer opposite side showing front. DETAIL: This is a very handsome and very uncommon silver denarius produced in the city of Rome itself in 196 or 197 A.D. It is in very good condition. Only very modest wear from circulation in ancient Rome. It was well struck both front and back on a planchet(blank coin) which was just a little undersized(not at all uncommon) though the coin is of better than average weight for the era. The net result is that on both the obverse side of the coin a few of the Latin characters in the legend are slightly truncated(not missing, merely that a portion of the top of the letters are off the edge of the coin) and on the reverse side of the coin, the Latin characters making up the first half of the legend are severely truncated(in some cases almost entirely chopped off, struck off the edge of the flan. Naturally inasmuch as these coins were produced by hand. And it is the rule, not the exception, to find them struck off-center, on irregular, undersized planchets(blanks) and consequentially missing portions of the legends and/or themes(depictions) All of these characteristics
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AD400 Large Handsome Ancient Roman Moesia (Bulgaria Serbia) Bronze Band Size 8½
Very Bold. Handsome Size 8 1/2 Genuine Ancient Roman/Early Medieval Bronze Finger Band With Oval Bezel. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring/Band. ATTRIBUTION: Late Eastern Roman Empire(Moesia) Fifth or Sixth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 8 1/2(U.S. Diameter: 20 1/2mm* 20mm(outer dimensions) 19mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 20mm(height) 19mm(breadth) Fixed Width 3 1/2mm Band. Weight: 1.43 grams. CONDITION: Very good. Completely intact, moderately light wear, very light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A substantial. Well constructed Roman bronze band with very masculine and handsome features. The construction is that of a simple band clearly cut from flat bronze stock, it has the look of hammered bronze. Obviously as you can see it is a little more than ... morea simple band, as it does incorporate a large oval bezel, all part of the same piece of bronze. It also features overlapping bands at the back, which at the time it was created would have formed an“adjustable” ring. However ancient metal tends to crystallize and become inflexible, and though the ring was“adjustable” when it was originally created, fifteen or sixteen centuries later the ring size is pretty much fixed, there’s little“flex” left in the bronze bands. Very simple. Rather uncommon to the time, the ring remains in very good condition. Rather than the more archaic style of producing band and bezel separately and then attaching them together, this ring is constructed of a single piece of bronze, albeit cut from flat, hammered bronze sheet rather than molded from molten bronze. In a way, this accentuates the ring’s timeless design and modern flavor. There are clear indications that the ring was worn during an ancient lifetime long past. However this should not be a source for disappointment. You must keep in mind that the ring was produced by an artisan and sold to a patron or consumer with the idea that the ring would be enjoyed and worn by the
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AD300 Ancient Roman Thrace (Bulgaria) Ring Sz6 + Antique 19thC 3ct Lapis Lazuli
Very Elegant Size 6 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Lapis Lazuli Semi-Precious Gemstone from Afghanistan. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Thracia– present-day Bulgaria) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6(U.S. Diameter: 20 1/2mm* 19mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 17 1/2mm* 16mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 13 1/2mm(breadth) 10 1/2mm(height) 2mm(thickness) excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 9mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 3 1/2mm(thickness) 3.12 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 9mm(at bezel) 6mm(at sides) 3mm(at back) Weight: 4.79 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Very light wear consistent with occasional usage in the ancient world, moderately light porosity(surface pitting ... morecaused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A nicely styled Roman bronze ring of with a raised. Six-sided platform bezel, of a bold proportions and character, which originally held a gemstone. In addition to the quite fancy six-sided bezel, you might notice that the perimeter of the bezel is accentuated with a punch-dot border as well. The punch-dot technique was already thousands of years old, used in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Minoan Crete millennia earlier as a decorative element on items of personal adornment. The ring was not actually recovered with the gemstone intact, however usually this style of bronze ring was set either with a glass gemstone(glass was quite costly) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz(rock crystal” orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” or oftentimes lapis lazuli. The ring is of heavy and durable one-piece construction. Much like a contemporary ring. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed
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AD300 Ancient Roman Provincial Pannonia (Hungary) Faux Gemstone Bronze Ring Sz6
Handsome. Elegant Size 6 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Pannonia– present-day Hungary) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6(U.S. Diameter: 21mm* 18 1/2mm(outer diameter) 17 1/2mm* 17mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 9mm breadth* 8mm height* 3 1/2mm thickness. Fixed Width 2mm Band. Weight: 1.87 grams. CONDITION: Very good. Completely intact, moderately light wear, light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) misshapen bands. Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A handsome. Nicely constructed Roman bronze ring with understated but very elegant features. The ring sports a round, gumdrop” bezel which was probably intended to give the impression of a gemstone; or at least to suggest a gemstone. Of course ... moreno-one would have mistaken it for a gemstone ring, but this type of“faux gemstone” style ring was very popular in ancient Rome, even into Middle Ages Byzantium. The construction is of the more archaic style, characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed to the shank in order to assemble the ring. This as opposed to the more modern style of construction prevalent in the following centuries whereby the bands and bezel are integrated(fashioned from a single piece of metal) The ring evidences light wear. Nothing particularly heavy, however the bands were mangled a bit due to the soil pressure exerted on the ring during the thousand years it was buried. If desired, the ring could be heated and the bands“tweaked” however generally it is better just to leave well enough alone. Though the bands are slightly misshapen, the ring“wears” quite nicely. The fact that the ring evidences some degree of wear from ancient usage should not, however, be a source of disappointment. You must keep in mind that the ring was produced by an artisan and sold to a patron or consumer with the idea that
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AD300 Ancient Roman Bithnyia Turkey Sz5¼ Ring + 18thC Antique 2¾ct Siberia Agate
Very Elegant Size 5 1/4 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Siberian Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Roman Provincial Bithynia. Bosphorus(present-day Turkey) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 5 1/4(U.S. Diameter: 21mm* 19mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 16 1/2mm* 15mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(breadth) 9 1/2mm(height) 1 1/2mm(thickness) excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 10mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 4mm(thickness) 2.66 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 8 1/2mm(at bezel) 6 1/2mm(at sides) 3 1/2mm(at back) Weight: 4.14 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Moderately light wear consistent with occasional usage in the ancient world, moderate porosity(surface pitting caused by ... morecontact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A nicely styled Roman bronze ring of a simple“solitaire” design. With a raised, six-sided platform bezel, of a bold size and character, which originally held a gemstone. The ring was not actually recovered with the gemstone intact, however usually this style of bronze ring was set either with a glass gemstone(glass was quite costly) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz, orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” The ring is of heavy and durable one-piece construction, much like a contemporary ring. The more archaic rings produced by Roman artisans were characteristically made in two pieces; an incomplete ring(a“shank” with a separately crafted bezel which was brazed to the shank in order to assemble the ring. The Romans had a number of different adhesives they used. Some of the most common being resin and bitumen. However one characteristic that they all had in common is that sooner or later, they tended to fail. Consequentially ancient“gemstone” rings are typically unearthed without the gemstone. True to form, this particula
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100AD Roman Thrace 14ct Carnelian Gem Ancient Babylon Greece Earthquake Talisman
Beautiful. Colorful Fourteen Carat Ancient Roman Semi-Precious Carnelian Gemstone Polished Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Hand carved and finished tapered oblong/rectangle-shaped orange carnelian(quartz) semi-precious gemstone pendant. Mounted onto 60 millimeter(24 inch) contemporary 14kt gold electroplated chain ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Weight: 14.03 carats. Diameter: 20 millimeters. Length: 11 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic ... moretouch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Very good. Sound integrity. No cracks or major chips. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. DETAIL: In earthquake-prone lands such as Babylon and Greece. Carnelian served as a talisman of good luck. An ancient saying went, no man who wore a carnelian was ever found in a collapsed house or beneath a fallen wall" Most of the carnelian used for the production of jewelry in the ancient Mediterranean world originated in India. Prior to the beginning of the second millennium B.C. the gemstones would reached the Mediterranean either via the Silk Route(if overland) or if by sea, they would have crossed the Arabian and Red Sea by ship, then overland to Alexandria in Egypt, before being distributed by trade across and around the Mediterranean. By 1700 B.C. the Minoans(of ancient Crete) had established trade routes from Knossos to Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Scandinavia. Carnelian was one of their major trade goods, along with amethyst, lapis lazuli, and gold. This is a nicely preserved genuine carnelian gemstone hand-carved and finished into a pend
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100AD Genuine Ancient Roman Provincial Antioch Glass Perfumed Oil Unguent Bottle
Genuine Ancient Roman Green Glass Unguent Bottle Intact and Unrepaired. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Green Glass Unguent Bottle. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Syria) 2nd Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 51 millimeters(2+ inches) Bowl Diameter: 37 millimeters(1 1/2 inches) Top Lip Diameter: 25 millimeters(1 inch) Neck Diameter: 20 millimeters(3/4+ inch) Base Diameter: 21 millimeters(7/8 inch) Weight: 17.80 grams. CONDITION: Excellent. No cracks, chips, breakage, or repairs. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. Typical soil deposits caused by prolonged burial in soil) DETAIL: This is a very handsome. Complete and unrepaired second century A.D. Roman green glass unguent or oil bottle of fairly sizeable dimensions. Most Roman glass vessels recovered complete(intact or repairable) are between 1 ½ ... moreand 3 inches in size. These small jars, pitchers, unguentariums, jugs, bottles and flasks were used to contain aromatic oils, perfumes, medicinal ointments, and cosmetics. It is not to say that the Romans did not use larger pieces of glass on their tables such as bowls and cups; and even larger containers for transporting foodstuffs; because they did. In fact whatever the Romans had produced in clay in the first and second centuries B.C. was by the first and second centuries A.D. more commonly produced in glass. However the larger pieces of glass are rarely found intact. The Romans for instance produced fluted, engraved, multi-tiered, and cut glass bowls of fantastic quality and design– and only a few intact specimens have ever been recovered intact. In fact even the smaller pieces such as this are rarely recovered intact except as grave goods. This piece as you can see has a fairly well-formed and defined lip. And a neck beneath slightly tapered neck– overall a somewhat primitive specimen. Normally this would have been used to dispense aromatic oils or other unguents. Possessing a very pleasing green color, this bottle is probably amongst the earlier Roman
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AD300 Ancient Roman Province Thrace Bulgaria Fancy Engraved Starburst Ring Sz10
Size 10 Genuine Ancient Starburst Engraved Heavy Roman Bronze Ring 4th Century A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Engraved Bezel and Sculpted Bands. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 4th Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 10(U.S. Bezel: 11mm(height) 9mm(width) 1 1/2mm(thickness) Tapered Width Band: 8mm(at bezel) 4mm to 5mm(at sides and back) Diameter: 24mm* 22mm(outer diameter) 20 1/2mm* 19 1/2mm(inner diameter) Weight: 4.43 grams. CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Moderate wear consistent with use. Overall only moderately light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) except for one“hot spot” corroded hole in band. Professionally conserved. DETAIL: An exceptionally heavy. Massively constructed, very well preserved bronze ring circa 4th century A.D. As you can see, the ... morering is very bold, handsome, and elegant in design. The"bezel" or face of the ring is engraved with a classical starburst design accentuated with hash marks on sculpted shouldered bands. Not a terribly uncommon theme for the time, but very well executed. Starburst themes of one variety or another were a very popular geometric design during the first few centuries A.D. This particular depiction is quite characteristic of the era except for rather uncommon crosshatched lines which connect the four arms of the starburst; forming a peripheral diamond border to the bezel’s circumference. All of the engraving exhibits very fine workmanship, and is mostly intact– though it is obvious that the ring was worn in life. The ring is very heavily constructed and weighs several times as much as most similar rings of the era. There is a very modest amount of wear evidenced. Though clearly it was worn in ancient times. The amount of wear is not excessive and is not discernible except upon close scrutiny. The extent of this wear is more evident on the bands than on the bezel. The ring possesses the gorgeous, medium tone so characteristic of ancient bronze. There
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100AD Ancient Roman Carnelian Gem Evil Eye Trip to Next World Talisman Sterling
Two Beautiful. Colorful 14 Millimeter(44 Carats! Ancient Roman Semi-Precious Carnelian Faceted Gemstones on Sterling Silver French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Hand carved and faceted spherical orange carnelian(quartz) semi-precious gemstones mounted onto contemporary high quality sterling silver french hook style earrings. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Combined Weight: 22.59 carats. Approximate Diameter: 11 millimeters. CONDITION: Very good. Sound integrity. No cracks or major chips. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold as well as 14kt gold fill(5% gold over 95% silver) Other setting styles(studs. Euro clicks, lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling ... moresilver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean. Carnelian was also believed to be strong protection from the evil eye, referring to the almost universal belief in the ancient world that some evil sorcerers or witches had the ability to transmit evil with just a glance. The ancient Mediterranean cultures, particularly the Romans, recommended carnelian gemstones for those of weak voice or timid on speech. It was also thought to give courage to those who wore the gemstone, and also to provide a positive influence on the reproductive system. As with amber, ancient Romans believed that the darker carnelian represented males and the lighter carnelian, females. Early Mediterranean cultures also believed that carnelian would protect the deceased in the journey between this world and the next. Carnelian was also believed an aid to astral travel in ancient Egypt. And Siberian shamans be
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Teaching Co. Ancient Mediterranean University DVD Course Greek Roman Hellenic
The Teaching Company 18 hour/6 DVD/36 Lesson University Level Course“Greece and Rome: An Integrated History of the Ancient Mediterranean” Originally $374.99! Includes Course Outline Book and Three Clamshell Cases. DESCRIPTION: Thirty-Six award-winning university level lessons on six DVD’s in absolutely“like new” condition(I played them ONCE. Honestly…only once) contained within three original clamshell cases and accompanied by a 188 page course outline book(entirely unread) This is NOT dealer inventory, this is from my own personal collection. The Teaching Company was founded in 1990 by Thomas M. Rollins. Former Chief Counsel of the United States Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. After many years of government service, Rollins founded The Teaching Company in 1990 to ignite people's passion for lifelong learning by offering ... moregreat courses taught by great professors. The Teaching Company brings engaging professors into your home or car through courses on DVD, audio CD, and other formats. Since 1990, great teachers from the Ivy League, Stanford, Georgetown, and other leading colleges and universities have crafted 175 courses for lifelong learners. They provide the adventure of learning, without the homework or exams. DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1. Who Were the Greeks? Who Were the Romans? 2. Trade and Travel in the Mediterranean, 3. Democratic or Republican, 4. Law and Order, 5. Less than Fully Human, 6. Close Encounters. 750–272 B.C. 7. The Velvet Glove. 272–190 B.C. 8. How the Two Polytheisms(Almost) Merged, 9. The Iron Fist. 190–146 B.C. 10. The Last Hellenistic Dynasts. 146–31 B.C. 11. Why the Greeks Lost. Why the Romans Won 12. Philhellenism and Hellenophobia, 13. The Two Languages, 14. Leisure and Entertainment, 15. Sex and Sexuality, 16. Death and the Afterlife, 17. From Mystery Religion to Ruler Cult, 18. Greek Cities under Roman Rule, 19. Greeks in Rome. Romans in Greece, 20. The Hellenism of Augustus 21. Art. Looting, and Reproductions, 22. Architecture. Sa
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NEW Ancient Roman Civilization Daily Life Law Literature Art Science Technology
The Romans: An Introduction to Their History and Civilization by Karl Christ. Translated from the German by Christopher Holme. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 294 pages. Publisher: University of California; 1985) Roman civilization is one of the bases of the modern world. The extraordinary achievements of Rome- political. Military, cultural- and its dramatic, thousand-year history, during which it grew to dominate the whole world of classical antiquity before being overwhelmed in its turn, have been continuously studied and variously interpreted ever since. Rome has been commended for its administration, praised for its system of justice, admired for its arts and technology, extolled for its"virtues, such as love, freedom, independence, discipline, courage, and austerity. It has also been condemned for its aggression, its exploitation of slaves, ... moreits excesses, and the decadence that led to its decline. But such was Rome's impact, and so remarkable was the empire it built, that its influence has never ceased to be felt. Whether as a model of political power. Of moral behavior, or of social control, Rome, with its splendors and triumphs, its failings and disasters, is an inexhaustible quarry for the lessons that its history offers and the legacies that it has bequeathed. Karl Christ conveys the essence of this vital Roman tradition with a coherence and compact precision that few scholars, if any, have been able to achieve. Following the main chronological developments of Roman history, he combines the necessary minimum of political and military narrative with lucid social and economic analysis, separate chapters on Roman ways of life and law, and wide-ranging coverage of literature, art, science, technology, and religion. With maps and photographs as well as a specially prepared bibliography for further reading, The Romans" is the most up-to-date, authoritative and comprehensive single-volume introduction to the history and civilization of Ancient Rome. CONDITION: Unblemished except slight edge/corner shelf we
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100AD XLg Genuine Ancient Roman Antiochia Syria Glass Vial Perfume Oil Unguent
Genuine Ancient Roman Iridescent Blown Glass Vial. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Blown Glass Vial. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Syria) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 80 millimeters(3 1/4 inches) Bowl Diameter: 11 millimeters(1/2 inch) Neck Diameter: 8 millimeters(1/3 inch) Top Lip Diameter: 16 millimeters(2/3 inch) Weight: 5.99 grams. CONDITION: Very good. Complete but likely repaired(professionally, probably by a conservator) Fairly uncommon style. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. Heavy layer of iridescence and soil deposits caused by prolonged burial in soil) DETAIL: This is a very handsome first century A.D. Roman blown glass vial of reasonably nice dimensions. Most Roman glass vessels recovered complete(intact or repairable) are between 1 ½ and 3 inches in size. This specimen ... moreis over 3 inches tall! It possesses a heavy(albeit patchy) iridescent burial patina which is silver in color with plays of green. Blue, pink and purple. Though you can see some of the original green-colored glass peeking out, the silver iridescent covering is quite striking, very beautiful, and relatively uncommon. These small jars, pitchers, unguentariums, jugs, bottles, jars and flasks were used to contain aromatic oils, perfumes, medicinal ointments, and cosmetics. It is not to say that the Romans did not use larger pieces of glass on their tables such as bowls and cups; and even larger containers for transporting foodstuffs; because they did. In fact whatever the Romans had produced in clay in the first and second centuries B.C. was by the first and second centuries A.D. more commonly produced in glass. However the larger pieces of glass are rarely found intact. The Romans for instance produced fluted. Engraved, multi-tiered, and cut glass bowls of fantastic quality and design– and only a few intact specimens have ever been recovered intact. In fact even the medium-sized pieces such as this, and even smaller sized pieces are rarely recovered intact except
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Antique 19thC 6ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery
A Sensational Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Six Carat Handsomely Hued Purple Sapphire Briolette Hand Cut and Faceted Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Hand Faceted Purple Sapphire Briolette. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Siberia, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Length: 12mm. Approximate Diameter: 7 1/2mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 6.04 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) Priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. ... moreHere's a gorgeous, sparkling, handsomely colored purple sapphire produced from the fabulous Ural Mountains of Russia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a briolette teardrop, an old fashioned cut reflecting its heritage. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, handsome pastel tanzanite purple with undertones of steel gray. And this incredible gemstone possesses dazzling flash and brilliance! It is really a phenomenal gemstone, guaranteed to make some extremely excited. The rich hue imparts exceptional character and great visual appeal. This is obviously not a flawless specimen. Though the gemstone is absolutely transparent(not cloudy) You can see there is a generous sprinkling of colorless crystalline material which when photo enlarged five or ten times almost look like the tiny carbonation bubbles in fine champagne. These minute specks of colorless crystalline material are quite common to both sapphires and rubies the size of this colossal specime
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Antique 19thC 2¾ct Sapphire Ancient Celtic Roman Magick
Sparkling. Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two and Three-Quarter Carat Faceted Pastel Periwinkle Blue-Violet(Tanzanite Color) Sapphire. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Violet Sapphire with Slight Color Change. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 7mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 2.76 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references ... moreto the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, delicately colored natural pastel periwinkle blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The color is somewhere between pastel blue and pastel violet, very close to the periwinkle blue of a pastel colored tanzanite. The rose blush you see in these images is not discernible under normal light. But when exposed to a very bright, white light source such as bright sunshine or a camera flash/scanner light tube, it does change color, the hue shifting toward pink or rose. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly beautifully colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is an exquisitely colored, good quality precious gemstone. It's a real sparkler, and both blue and purple sapphire are definitely much in demand. This is obviously not a flawless specimen. Though the gemstone is absolutely transparent(not cloudy) There are a few very small
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100AD Genuine Ancient Oil Lamp Roman Moesia “Evil Eye” Decorated “N” Trademark
Genuine. Handsome, Evil Eye” Decorated Ancient Terra Cotta Oil Lamp about 100 A.D. Roman Provincial Moesia(Bulgaria) Trademarked beneath with the Roman letter“N” CLASSIFICATION: Roman Provincial Moesia Decorated Terra Cotta Oil Lamp. ATTRIBUTION: Roman Provincial Moesia. First Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Length: 76 millimeters(3 inches) Width: 67 millimeters(2 3/4 inches) Height: 27 millimeters(1 1/8 inches) CONDITION: Good integrity. All original with no repairs. Some very hard and stubborn alkaline soil deposits inside of bowl. Moderate wear around fill hole consistent with use in the ancient world. DETAIL: This is a well preserved terracotta oil lamp dated to the first century A.D. Its origin is Roman Provincial Moseia. Present-day Bulgaria. The top surface of the oil lamp portrays an impressed braided pattern around the rim of the ... morefill hole, a little indistinct, but basically a geometric pattern which seems to have been a chain of alternating rectangles and concentric circles. As such, the concentric circles on the lamp would have served as protection for the household from the influences of the"evil eye" Ancient pagan beliefs encompassed the idea that a glance from a powerful and evil individual could bring about adverse consequences. Thus some sort of protection against such an event was considered by many imperative. The concentric circle design. Affording protection to the wearer from the"evil eye" was increasing adopted by and associated with those of the ancient Christian faith. So much so that even though the symbolism of the concentric circles arose from more ancient times, by the 3rd century A.D. concentric circles were increasingly associated with and regarded as being exclusively an expression of Christianity. It seems unlikely however that this oil lamp was intended to make any statement of Christianity, as this specific portrayal of the"evil eye" theme is quite pagan in character, and it would not be for a few centuries until this symbol eventually came to be tho
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2 RARE Antique 19thC Demantoid Ancient Roman Talisman
RARE! Two Near Flawless Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnets. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 2 1/2mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.20 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings. DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones ... moredescribed in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here are two gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstones. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These gemstones have every bit the flash of diamonds, and are a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brilliance is greater than a diamond’s. In fact the name demantoid is derived from the Dutch word for diamond, demant” These are exceptionally nice quality specimens. The gemstones are without blemish even in a jeweler’s loupe. Remarkably rare. Demantoid garnet was initially discovered in the
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Antique 19thC 5ct Star Sapphire Ancient Etruscan Greek Roman Prophet Oracle Gem
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese Five Carat Plus Blue Star Sapphire Oval. Mounted into high quality solid 14kt yellow gold(not cheap gold electroplate) CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Oval with Handcut Natural White Zircon Accent Gemstones. ORIGIN: Sapphire: Mogok. Burma(present day Myanmar) 19th Century. White Zircon: 19th Century Russia. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 5.11 carats. NOTE: Default chain is gold electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount ... morethe price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here’s a gorgeous, richly colored natural dark navy blue sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok, Burma. The gemstone was hand crafted and finished by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. Known as a"star" sapphire because of an optical effect known as an"asterism" oriented crystal inclusions cause this six-rayed-star light effect(the asterism) to form on the surface of these beautiful precious gemstones. Star sapphires have been produced in Mogok. Burma in limite
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Buried People: Ancient Italy Pre-Roman Etruscan World RARE Hardcover Pix
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! The Buried People: A Study of the Etruscan World by Sibylle von Cles-Reden. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 248 pages. Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons; 1955) This is the story of the vanished race which for nearly 400 years. Until the rise of Rome in the fifth century B.C. exercised power over Central Italy and the Mediterranean. Everything about the Etruscans is mysterious. The Romans, their successors in dominion over Italy, sought systematically to delete all trace of them from the face of the earth. Superficially the attempt almost succeeded, for it was not until two centuries ago that archaeology began effectively to restore the Etruscans to history. But in reality the attempt was always doomed to failure because, as this book sets out to show, the soil of ... moreEtruria was so steeped in the spirit of the Etruscans that their influence was never extinct or even dormant, least of all among their conquerors, the Romans themselves. Frau Sibylle von Cles-Reden. A trained archaeologist, describes the Etruscan sites and brings them back to life with the imagination of an artist. Each major site in turn: Caere, Vulci, Clusium, Volsinium and the rest, is seen to represent one or another of the major fields of Etruscan achievement: pottery or sculpture, painting or architecture, religion or the Etruscan way of life. Each leads her in turn to a fascinatingly discursive account of a different aspect of Etruscan history, in which her sensitive awareness of the continuity of the race and the timeless quality of their native landscape is matched by a large number of magnificent photographs. The Etruscan mystery has never been more sympathetically evoked, nor more nearly unraveled. CONDITION: Modestly used. Clean. Pages are unmarked, no notes or highlighting, unmutilated, remaining well bound. Cloth covers are clean. Dustjacket shows only modest edge and corner shelfwear, one small 3/4 inch edge tear(neatly mended) at the top edge of the front side,
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Ancient Roman Handcrafted Carnelian Gemstone Pendant 100 AD
Beautiful. Colorful Ancient Roman Semi-Precious Carnelian Gemstone Faceted Sphere-Shaped Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient hand carved and faceted sphere-shaped orange carnelian(quartz) semi-precious gemstone pendant. Mounted onto 60 centimeter(24 inch) contemporary silver electroplated chain ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Weight: 17.88 carats. Diameter: 13 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary silver electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted ... moreGreek black leather cords. CONDITION: Very good. Sound integrity. No cracks or major chips. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. DETAIL: This is a nicely preserved genuine carnelian gemstone pendant hand-carved. Faceted and finished into a somewhat ovoid"sphere" sometime in the 1st century A.D. in Roman Provincial Thracia. Carnelian gemstones and jewelry were very popular throughout the Roman Empire, and carnelian was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. Since before recorded history evidence suggests that carnelian was one of the most favored gemstones for at least the past 10,000 years. Two of the richest archaeological treasures, the tombs of both the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen and Sumerian Queen Pu-abi's tomb at Ur contained many splendid examples of carnelian jewelry. The Romans acquired their taste for this beautifully colored reddish-orange gemstone from the Phoenicians, who traded extensively in carnelian. This gorgeous pendant has been mounted onto a 14kt gold electroplated chain for your pleasure, and it is included without additional charge. If you would prefer, we also have available solid 14k
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Antique 19thC 1/3ct Padparadsha Red Sapphire Ancient Roman Hebrew Sorcer
One Rare. Antique Genuine Natural Faceted One-Third Carat Round Padparadsha Red Sapphire Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Padparadsha Red Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back ... moreto about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural padparadsha red colored sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. This gemstone was hand crafted in the 19th century. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. It indeed looks just like a rich, Padparadsha Red-hued diamond. The color is absolutely incredible, a very rich, dark tone of red. The hue is incredibly rich, with vibrant texture. The color is incredibly glorious, the orange undertones adding incredible vibrancy. The color brings to mind the incredible red hues and"flavor" of gray storm clouds backlit by a rising or setting sun, outlined in orange. Or perhaps a hilltop at night outlined by a raging brush fire. The gemstone looks ever so much like a sparkling, vibrant padparadsha red hued diamond. Good quality"fancy color" sapphires are in high demand. And can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent&quo
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Ancient Roman Hand Faceted Carnelian Gem Pendant 100AD
Beautiful. Colorful Twenty One Carat Ancient Roman Semi-Precious Carnelian Gemstone Faceted Lemon-Shaped Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Hand carved and faceted lemon-shaped orange carnelian(quartz) semi-precious gemstone pendant. Mounted onto 60 millimeter(24 inch) contemporary silver electroplated chain ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Weight: 20.93 carats. Diameter: 15 millimeters. Height(Length) 14 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary silver electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic ... moretouch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Very good. Sound integrity. No cracks or major chips. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. DETAIL: This is a nicely preserved genuine carnelian gemstone pendant hand-carved. Faceted and finished into a somewhat ovoid"sphere" much like the shape of a lemon, sometime in the 1st century A.D. in Roman Provincial Thracia. Carnelian gemstones and jewelry were very popular throughout the Roman Empire, and carnelian was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. Since before recorded history evidence suggests that carnelian was one of the most favored gemstones for at least the past 10,000 years. Two of the richest archaeological treasures, the tombs of both the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen and Sumerian Queen Pu-abi's tomb at Ur contained many splendid examples of carnelian jewelry. The Romans acquired their taste for this beautifully colored reddish-orange gemstone from the Phoenicians, who traded extensively in carnelian. This gorgeous pendant has been mounted onto a 14kt gold electroplated chain for your pleasure, and it is included without
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2 Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Roman Persian Sorcery Gemstone
Two Exquisitely Beautiful. Sparkling Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Square Cut Vibrant Rose Pink Sapphire Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Rose Pink Sapphire Squares. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 2mm square. 1mm thick. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.12 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone ... moredate back to about 800 B.C. Here's a pair of stunning, gorgeous, sparkling, vibrantly colored natural rose-pink hued sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The color is absolutely incredible, a sparkling, gorgeous and vibrant hue somewhere between pink and rose. These incredible gemstones have all of the brilliance of diamonds, sparkling under any light source! They are really phenomenal gemstones, guaranteed to make some extremely excited. The color is almost“neon” very bright, very intense, with flashes of baby pink. This incredibly vibrant hue imparts exceptional character and great visual appeal. The shade of rose could perhaps be best likened those occasional roses which are in color a cross between pink and pastel rose. The gemstones look ever so much like sparkling, rose-hued diamonds. The gemstones are to the eye. Absolutely clean. You have to examine these 500% photo enlargements here pretty closely to discer
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Antique 19thC 1/3ct Pink Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Siberian One-Third Carat Neon Pink Tourmaline Faceted Marquise. CLASSIFICATION: Pink Tourmaline Faceted Marquise. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.38 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored antique pink marquise cut faceted tourmaline ... morefrom the Southern Urals, hand faceted in the 19th century. Pink tourmalines are rather uncommon, probably the most valuable of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. The color of this specimen has been alternately described as hot pink, neon pink, bubble gum pink, even screaming pink. Let’s just say the color is very intense, and quite vibrant. Pink tourmaline was held in such high regard by the(last) Empress of China, Tz'u Hsi, that she purchased bought almost a ton of it from a mine in California, and was eventually laid to rest(eternally) on a carved tourmaline pillow. Much favored by European Renaissance and Victorian Royalty, tourmaline tends to be characterized by the presence of small colorless inclusions. This semi-precious gemstone does have several very minute inclusions which while not discernible to the eye. Can just be made out under a 5x glass. But while not absolutely flawless, it is nonetheless a quite satisfactory specimen, certainly eye clean, and with fantastic color. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstone has been hand-faceted. The co
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2 Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Roman Persian Sorcery Gemstones
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Bright Lime Green Sapphire Rounds. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Sapphire Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.33 Carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Here are two gorgeous. Richly colored natural bright green sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. The results are two exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. They indeed look just like little ... moregreen diamonds. The gorgeous lime green tones are quite exquisite, a trace of citrus undertones, somehow bringing to mind the green tropical waters of the South Pacific, with lots of tone and body. Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. There is a little color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely you will see areas of different shades of color within the gemstones. But this is quite common with sapphires, and in no way detracts from their beauty. Aside from being commonplace, the color zoning is not detectable at all except upon very close scrutiny(or photo enlargements such as these) Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. The Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centu
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Chrome Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two-Third Carat Regal. Bright Forest Green"Chrome" Tourmaline Faceted Baguette. CLASSIFICATION: Baguette Cut Faceted Green Chrome Tourmaline. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains of Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.63 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored ... moreantique faceted chrome tourmaline baguette from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Though the country best known for green tourmaline is Tanzania(and to some extent, Brazil) the Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing green chrome tourmaline for centuries. In fact, many of the Russian crown jewels are tourmaline. In the Victorian Age tourmaline was enormously popular not only in Russia, but throughout 18th and 19th century Europe. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in Russian jewelry. Land of the fabled jewelry of the Czars, Russia was renown for its production of elaborate(and costly) jewelry throughout Victorian Europe. Chrome tourmaline is rather uncommon, probably the rarest of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. It is called"Chrome" Tourmaline because it is traces of chromium which gives the gemstone its striking green color. This is an absolutely gorgeous. Natural, richly toned, almost velvety, bright forest green chrome tourmaline. It is uncommon to find such an exceptionally clean specimen such as this one! Tho
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2 Antique 19thC Siberia Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstones
Two Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Neon Pink Tourmaline Faceted Pears. CLASSIFICATION: Pink Tourmaline Faceted Pears. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats(combined weight) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. Here are two exquisitely colored antique pink faceted tourmaline pears from ... morethe Southern Urals, hand faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Pink tourmalines are rather uncommon, probably the most valuable of the ordinary varieties of tourmaline. There is substantially more demand than supply, so thus oftentimes can be quite costly. The color of these specimens have been alternately described as hot pink, neon pink, bubble gum pink, even screaming pink. Let’s just say the color is very intense, and quite vibrant. Pink tourmaline was held in such high regard by the(last) Empress of China, Tz'u Hsi, that she purchased bought almost a ton of it from a mine in California, and was eventually laid to rest(eternally) on a carved tourmaline pillow. Much favored by European Renaissance and Victorian Royalty, tourmaline tends to be characterized by the presence of small colorless inclusions. Under magnification the gemstones show the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 19th century finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors. And is not considered a detr
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Antique 19thC ½ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery Gemstone
Stunning. Gorgeous Nineteenth Century Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Half Carat Pastel Blue Baguette Cut Faceted Sapphire. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.44 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, ... morerichly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisite and incredibly beautifully colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. The color is a much sought after pale sky blue. The color brings to mind the pale blue of the seemingly limitlessly high late summer afternoon sky. It really does look ever so much like a pale blue diamond. The gemstone is to the eye, virtually flawless. Even under 500% magnification it is difficult to discern any blemishes. The gemstone is at a minimum eye clean, and at least to the unaided eye, is flawless. The color is simply superb pale blue with of wonderful clarity. Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless. Transparent“sapphires” sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true o
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Handcut 42ct Citrine Ancient Roman Sunshine Anti-Venom
Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Forty-One and Three-Quarter Carat Checkerboard Faceted Baguette Cut Madeira Citrine Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Siberia, Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Madeira Orange(Bright Cognac) Checkerboard Faceted Baguette Cut Citrine Semi-Precious Gemstone. SIZE: Length: 23mm. Width: 20 1/2mm. Depth: 13mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 41.77 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Romans. Greeks and Celts believed citrine to be the crystallized essence of sunshine, and believed it would aid in digestion and cleanse toxins from the body, and it was even carried as protection against snake venom. Here’s a magnificent, sparkling“madeira orange” citrine from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, ... moreand vividly hued, this striking semi-precious gemstone is of very high quality and possesses breathtaking luster. It has been hand cut into a sparkling, brilliant, checkerboard faceted baguette cut gemstone with lots of flash and depth. As you can see, this is an exceptionally good quality gemstone. Certainly to the eye it is nothing less than perfect, it is truly a beautiful, sumptuous, and regal-sized semi-precious gemstone. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan. Part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the handcrafted finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment, or to detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones, most serious collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-produced machine-faceted gemstone
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Antique 19thC 1¼ct Sapphire Ancient Etruscan Greek Roman Gem of Prophets Oracles
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Cornflower Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6 1/2mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.14 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The oldest sapphire jewelry unearthed by archaeologists has been of Etruscan origin. About sixth century B.C. The Greeks and Romans are known to have worn sapphires from Ceylon, as described by writers from those times. In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks, Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles ... moreand foretell the future. The ancient Mediterranean cultures also regarding sapphire as an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, providing protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Here's a gorgeous. Richly colored natural cornflower blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result was an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. It is brightly colored a regal cornflower blue, much, much lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, more along the lines of the bright blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. The gemstone is at a minimum eye clean, and at least to the unaided eye, is flawless. The color is very intense, very vibrant, a saturated rich bright blue. Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly fla
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Antique 19thC 12¼ct Bavaria Fluorite Ancient Roman Magic Egyptian Scarab Amulets
Antique Genuine Natural Bavarian(Russian Crafted) Twelve and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Neon Green Fluorite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Neon Green Fluorite. ORIGIN: Oberpfalz. Bavaria. 19th Century. Handcrafted in Yekaterinburg, Siberia, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 16 1/2mm(on two longest sides) Width: 15 1/2mm(shortest side) Depth: 8 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 12.23 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most everyone is familiar with fluoride used in many countries in drinking water as a preventative measure to combat tooth decay. It has also been useful to orthopedic specialists in the treatment of bone disease and in preventing and reversing damage to RNA and DNA. And who has not heard of fluorescent lighting ... moreor fluorescent(glow in the dark” toys and light wands? Fewer will know that fluorite has also been used since ancient times as a flux to aid in the smelting of metals. But did you know that fluorite was popular for use in gemstones and gemstone carvings in ancient Egypt where it was used in the production of scarab amulets? That Pliny the Elder described the use of fluorite as a gemstone in first-century Rome. Describing as well its magical and medicinal uses? Even through Renaissance and Victorian Europe colorful fluoride gemstones were very popular in their regal purple varieties; as well as a very famous and now frightfully rare banded purple and yellow variety from England! This particular gemstone originated from one of the ancient sources of this gemstone. Bavaria, and brought to 19th century Russia where the jewelers of the Czars and of the noble and wealthy families produced the ornate jewelry of Byzantine Russia. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth
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RARE 19thC Antique Siberia Demantoid Garnet Ancient Celt Roman Danger Talisman
RARE! Two Exceptionally Good Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnets. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 2mm. Depth: 1 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.11 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Mediterranean cultures(Greek. Roman, Persian, Celt) believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. The ancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent ... moreantidote against poisons. Here are two gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstones. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into dazzling, sparkling gemstones of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"brilliant cut" round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These gemstones have every bit the flash of a diamond, and are a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brilliance is greater than a diamond's. In fact the name demantoid is derived from the Dutch word for diamond, demant" These are exceptionally nice quality specimens. In one of the two gemstones close scrutiny will reveal that it possesses one of the char
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RARE Antique 19thC Demantoid Ancient Celt Roman Greek Persian Safe Travel Amulet
RARE! Exceptionally Good Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter" 4mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.28 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. Most ancient Mediterranean populations believed that garnet would be worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. They also believed that that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. The ... moreancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote against poisons. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a dazzling, sparkling gemstone of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"trillion cut" a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes excee
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Antique 18thC Siberia 3 1/4 Colorful Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three and Two-Third Carat Antique Multi-Colored Oval Cut Tourmaline. CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.66 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: You’ll likely never. Ever see a gemstone as unique as this. A very large multi-colored tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and brightly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and delicate hue. This huge gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cut cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a rich and velvety ... morecharacter. It is a nice quality tourmaline by 19th century standards. The gemstone would be more or less transparent except for the fact that it is so thick. Given the thick cut, it is more toward translucent than transparent. By today’s standards it is not a high quality tourmaline– though its size makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 19th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. To casual observation if seems simply a very large, beautiful, quite extraordinarily colored tourmaline. But of course very close scrutiny, especially under high magnification, will reveal lots of sins. Keep in mind however that these images here are at 300% And every little blemish is going to appear absolutely huge. In hand to the casual view these blemishes simply are too small to attract much attention. If we were less forthcoming, it would be advantageous to simply show“life size” images. But we’d rather you see the good, the bad, and the ugly. By today’s standards it is not a high quality tourmaline– though its size makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 19th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. Even today there
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Antique 19thC ½ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery Sterling Ring
Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Cornflower Blue Sapphire Faceted Round Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.51 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here’s ... morea gorgeous, vibrantly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The setting is of contemporary origin. It is a high quality setting manufactured by one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers. It is constructed of solid sterling silver. We do have the ability to have the ring sent out for resizing if requested. Additionally. If preferred, the mounting is also available in 14kt solid gold. The color possessed by the gemstone is a very beautiful blue, the color very reminiscent of the shade often called“cornflower” blue after the fabulous Kashmiri sapphires(from Kashmir, India) which played out in the nineteenth century. The color is quite exquisite, and well-saturated(not washed out) There might be just barely detectable a little color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely under magnification you might see slightly different shades of color within the gemstones. But t
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Roman View of Ancient Christians Pliny Julian the Apostate Paul Clement Ignatius
The Christians as The Romans Saw Them by Robert L. Wilken. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 214 pages. Publisher: Yale University Press; 1984) Wilken draws on a variety of sources to present"pagan criticism" of Christianity from the beginning of the early second century to the late fourth century. He relies on some Christian sources: the gospels. The letters of Paul, the works of Ignatius of Antioch and Clement of Rome and devotes a chapter each to the views of various Roman and Greek philosophers and statesmen. Contents include: I) Pliny: A Roman Gentleman; The Making of a Roman Official; Travels of a Provincial Governor; A Christian Association; Offerings of Wine and Incense. II) Christianity as a Burial Society; Church or Political Club; A Sense of Belonging; Bacchic Society; An Obscure and Secret Association; III) The ... morePiety of the Persecutors; Roman Religion and Christian Prejudice; The Practice of Religion; We Too Are a Religious People" IV) Galen: The Curiosity of a Philosopher; Philosophy and Medicine; Christianity as a Philosophical School; The Practice of Philosophy; The Arbitrary God of Christians. V) Celsus: A Conservative Intellectual; Begging Priests of Cybele and Soothsayers; The Deficiencies of Christian Doctrine; Demythologizing the Story of Jesus; An Apostasy from Judaism; Religion and the Social Order. VI) Porphyry: The Most Learned Critic of All; In Defense of Plato; The Jewish Scriptures; The Christian New Testament; Philosophy from Oracles; The Religion of the Emperor; Jesus Not a Magician; An Unreasoning Faith. VII) Julian the Apostate: Jewish Law and Christian Truth; The Emperor's Piety; Greek Education and Christian Values; Against the Galilaeans; The Tribal God of Jews and Christians; An Apostasy from Judaism. Epilogue. Suggestions for Further Reading. Index. CONDITION: Book is as new. Dustjacket is NOT. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unread, though it seems likely that it may have been flipped through a few times by"
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100AD Ancient Roman Thrace (Bulgaria, Serbia) 13ct Quartz Crystal Gem Pendant
Ancient Roman Thirteen Carat Semi-Precious Quartz Crystal Gemstone. Circa 1st Century A.D. Roman Provincial Thracia hand faceted quartz crystal semi-precious gemstone pendant. Weight: 12.8 carats. Diameter: 13 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. This quartz crystal pendant. Enlarged 300 percent, possesses a few abrasions and nicks, which is not unusual for an artifact buried for nearly two thousand years. To the ... morenaked eye, however, this attractive semi-precious gemstone, which was hand carved and finished in Roman Thracia sometime in the first century AD, appears to be relatively unblemished. Close to transparent, it is a genuine quartz-crystal gemstone mounted onto a 14Kt gold electroplated chain, included at no additional charge. Other chains available in sterling silver in lengths that vary from 16 to 24 inches. HISTORY OF THRACE: The indigenous population of ancient Thrace were Indo-Europeans who spoke their own language who archaeologists believe originated in the area of the Black Sea around 5.000 B.C.Thrace included areas of present day Bulgaria, Northeastern Greece, Eastern Serbia, portions of Macedonia, and portions of northwest Turkey.Divided into separate tribes, the Thracians did not form a lasting political kingdom until the Odrysian and Dacian States were founded in the early 4th century B.C.At its greatest it extended beyond the Danubeto the North(Ancient Dacia and Pannonia, present day Moldova and Romania) and to Southern Russia and the Ukraine to the East. The Thracians were capable of wielding an army of 150,000, and threatened even regional powerhouse Macedonia
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DVD Roman Emperor Constantine & The Cross Ancient Christianity Maxentius Milvian
Constantine and The Cross(1962) Starring: Cornel Wilde. Belinda Lee. Director: Lionello De Felice. DESCRIPTION: DVD: 120 minutes. The vast majority of this movie that centers on Constantine's personal life is pure fiction. However. That is not so bad; Gladiator" re-wrote history, too, but was nonetheless a great movie. And this movie does not fabricate history just to fabricate, but rather it does so with the objective of tying Constantine and Christianity together. One of the more notable scenes in which historical fact comes together with a fudging of Constantine's life is the arena scene. In this segment. Constantine jumps down into a pit where Christians are maliciously being slaughtered. Historically, the feeding-the-Christians-to-the-lions motif is right on. Under the emperor Galerius(ruled 305-311 A.D. shortly before Constantine ... moreascended to the throne) Christian persecution was at its height. While it is untrue that Constantine slew lions to save Christians, the arena scene nevertheless serves as an excellent depiction of incidents which really happened. The really notable quality of this movie lies in its portrayal of major historical happenings. Diocletian and Maximian really did abdicate the throne in 308. It is also true that his mother. Helena, was a Christian(although the details re: his relationship w/her in the movie are fictional) He did marry Fausta(although he had her and his eldest son Crispus put to death for treason in 326- long after the time period covered in this movie) The inclusion of Constantine's"divine vision" before his battle with Maxentius is essential; perhaps one of the defining moments in the entire history of Christianity. The actual battle itself is also given accurate treatment as Maxentius' cavalry was ambushed and trapped by Constantine's forces, just as the film claims. Overall it is well worth the time for anyone who is interested in Roman history, world history or the history of Christianity. CONDITION: Viewed once. Like New. PLEASE SEE
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Antique Aussy Black Opal Ancient Roman Cupid Stone Mark Antony’s Favorite Gem
Antique 1920's Rare Genuine Black"Lightening Ridge" Australian Opal Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone! Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) ORIGIN: Lightening Ridge. New South Wales, Australia. Early 20th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.55 carats. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold pendant setting together with 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, ... moreand yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean. Early Persians believed opals fell from the heavens in flashes of lightning(which accounted for their fiery play-of-color) and when worn as a talisman, would protect against lightening strikes. The original ancient source of opal gemstones, known in Roman times, was in what is now East Slovakia. Elsewhere in the ancient world, the Romans used opal both for jewelry and in the production of cameos. Ancient Greeks, amongst many other ancient cultures, thought opals gave their owner the gift of prophecy and foresight, and prevented diseases. Here is an absolutely gorgeous. Natural"black" opal from Australia originally produced in the 1920's. This is a very uncommon gemstone, difficult to procure. The world's entire production of gemstone quality black opal comes from one claim in Australia known as"Lightening Ridge" This gemstone was originally solid black opal, however it was so thin that a backing was added so as to strengthen the gemstone and reduce its fragility. For those unfamiliar with black opal, it is somewhat akin to, if you will im
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Ancient Roman Celtic Thrace (Bulgaria) Bronze Jewelry Plaque Bronze Brooch AD200
Handsome Ancient Roman Bronze Jewelry Plaque AD 200. CLASSIFICATION: Roman-Celtic Bronze Brooch. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) Third Century A.D. DETAIL: A very handsome plaque containing the decorative fascia of a Roman bronze brooch. The design likely of Celtic inspiration. There remains portions of the pivot and clasp on the underside of the brooch, but the pin was broken out, as well as the hinge pivot pin as well. The piece is rather fragile and thin, so rather than add a new pin, it seemed best to mount it. The diameter of the brooch is 35 millimeters(almost 1 1/2 inches) and it weighs 3.07 grams. The style is quite characteristic of the Roman Empire’s first through third centuries. A popular style 2,000 years ago, today it is a recognizable and not uncommon find. However inasmuch as the pins used to attach the brooch to ... moreclothing tended to be very fine, they are generally not recovered intact, having decomposed/oxidized over the centuries, especially if(as often was the case) they were made of iron. You can clearly see the unmistakable evidence that the brooch spent two thousand years buried. Though the artifact is still more or less in one piece(excepting the pin) It nonetheless evidences moderately heavy porosity(surface pitting caused by burial in caustic soil) Unfortunately ancient metal, especially bronze and iron, tends to decompose in soil over the millennia. It is not too uncommon to unearth metal artifacts which are nothing more than crumbled stains within the soil(green for bronze, red for iron) Oftentimes in such circumstances you can see what was a metal artifact, but when touched it crumbles into the soil. Fortunately this bronze brooch was not unearthed in such an advanced state of decomposition. It obviously evidences considerably porosity(the fine surface pitting caused by oxidation) which kind of enhances its character, however the artifact is still intact. Jewelry was very popular in the Roman Empire. Rings. Earrings, pendants, and bracelets, fibulae, brooches
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Stoic “Meditations”Ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius of “Gladiator” Commodus
Marcus Aurelius: Meditations(Unabridged) Edited by William Kaufman. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 99 pages. Publisher: Dover Publications. Inc; 1997) ISBN: 048629823X. One of the world’s most famous and influential books. Meditations” by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius(121-180 A.D. incorporates the stoic percepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. Ascending to the imperial throne in 161 AD, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. Reflecting the emperor’s own noble and self-sacrificing code of conduct. This eloquent and moving work draws and enriches the tradition of Stoicism, which stressed the search for inner peace ... moreand ethical certainty in an apparently chaotic world. Serenity was to be achieved by emulating in one’s personal conduct the underlying orderliness and lawfulness of nature. And in the face of the inevitable pain, loss, and death; the suffering at the core of life, Aurelius counsels stoic detachment from the things that are beyond one’s control, and a focus on one’s own will and perception. Presented here in a specially modernized version of this classic George Long translation. This updated and revised edition is easily accessible to contemporary readers. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century, but also offers today’s readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life. CONDITION: New. Never read. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: Marcus Aurelius reigned from 161 AD to 180 AD. And was perhaps the only true philosopher-king in the history of the world. In his“Meditations” a series of notes to himself, he formulated his pantheist Stoic bel
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19thC Antique 1¼ct Bavarian Spessart Ancient Celt Roman Blood Danger Warn Amulet
Two Hand Crafted Antique Genuine Natural Bavarian Bright Red-Orange Spessartite Garnet Faceted Rounds. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 10kt Solid Gold French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Spessartite Red Garnet Faceted Rounds. ORIGIN: Spessart. Bavaria. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 5mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.23 carats(the pair) NOTES: If you prefer. Upon request, other setting styles are available such as lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. as are sterling silver settings. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we'll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Due to its red color. Ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it ... morewith blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Ancient Mediterranean cultures also believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. Ancient Christians regarded the blood-red garnet to be symbolic of Christ's blood sacrifice. Here are two gorgeously colored bright and richly hued red-orange garnets. They have a red body, and display red-orange flashes in the light. This particular species of garnet is known as"Spessartite" and is so named after its original source of Spessart, Bavaria. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty semi-precious gemstone, with highly a desirable, uncommon, beautiful rich, vibrant, almost velvety red-orange hue. They possess great character, and wonderful tone and color, and given the fact that Spessartite Garnet
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Antique 19thC 1 1/3ct Star Sapphire Ancient Roman Sorcery Gemstone Sterling Ring
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese One and One-Third Carat Richly Colored Sky Blue-Violet Star Sapphire Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Violet-Blue Star Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Mogok. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5½mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.32 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: A gorgeous and richly colored sky blue colored star sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok. This particular specimen is a beautiful sky blue with violet undertones– very reminiscent ... moreof a late summer’s afternoon sky. Just as twilight approaches. It is quite striking, very handsome and rich in tone, the color intense yet still delicate, the star quite beautiful. The gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in domestic jewelry. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. It is not an absolutely flawless gemstone. Of course it is the alignment of included material which creates the star– so star sapphires always have included material. The question is, how noticeable? With this particular specimen, to the eye, there are no significant blemishes. However with photo enlargement– or examination with a jeweler’s loupe, one can detect very slight color zoning. This means you might notice a slight variations in the tone, as well as a few internal blemishes. However to the eye it is quite beautiful and without flaw. It is only when you examine it under magnification you might be able to pick out some very minor color zoning and a minute blemish or two. Of course, the same can be said of most sapphires in general, and p
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RARE ½ct Antique 19thC Demantoid Garnet Ancient Greek Roman Celt Persian Amulet
RARE! Near Flawless Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Length: 4 1/2mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.43 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Mediterranean cultures(Greek. Roman, Persian, Celt) believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. The ancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote ... moreagainst poisons. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. According to ancient Hebrew mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstone. Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a wonderfully sparkling oval of tremendous brilliance and flash. It is a quite beautiful cut. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brillian
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Antique 18thC 1¼ct Tourmaline Ancient Greek Roman “Emerald” Gem of Rainbows .925
Antique Eighteenth Century Genuine Natural Russian One and One-Third Carat Mint Green Oval Cut Tourmaline Cabochon. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.31 carats. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold pendant setting together with 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without ... morethe setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. Tourmaline was correctly identified and described in the ancient world by Theophrastus of Ancient Greece(student and successor of Plato and Aristotle) in 314 B.C. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. In ancient mythology, tourmaline was found in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow and gathered all the rainbow's colors. Here’s a beautiful, mint green tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Brightly and delicately hued, this gemstone was hand crafted and polished by an 18th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a light and bright, almost“
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19thC Antique Handcrafted Ruby Ancient Greek Roman Gem God of War Mars Ares .925
Antique 19th Century Genuine Handcrafted Natural High Quality Blood Red Ruby Precious Gemstone from Burma. Set into High Quality Solid Sterling Silver Stylized Cross Pendant. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in 19th Century Russia. SIZE: Diameter: 2 1/2mm. Depth: 1 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.07 carats. PENDANT: 17mm in breadth; 27mm in height. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style, odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can ... moredismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In Antiquity and through the Middle Ages it was believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones. And ruby was associated with the planet Mars. The ancient Romans also associated ruby with Mars, the Roman God of War(known as“Ares” to the ancient Greeks, son of Juno and Zeus) He was a very popular god with the Romans, and appeared frequently on Roman coinage up until the time of Constantine I. Though Mars was best known as the God of War, he was also one of the mightiest gods of nature; according fertility to the herds and protection to the fields. The first month of the old Roman year was dedicated to Mars as the fertilizing god of spring. Nonetheless, Mars was best known as the God of War, especially in the latter empire. When war broke out, Roman Generals would ceremonially invoke his aid by smiting his holy lance and shield with the cry, Mars Awake” Ruby was also associated with the principles of justice and its administrators within the ancient Roman judicial system. Here's a very nice quality 19th cent
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19thC Antique 2/3ct Colombia Emerald Gem of Ancient Roman General Lucullus 1stBC
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exceptionally Good Quality Nineteenth Century Antique Hand Crafted Genuine Natural Colombian Two-Third Carat Faceted Emerald Pear. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 5– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Pear. ORIGIN: Produced in Colombia. Cut and Finished in Russia, late 19th Century SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 0.61 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you ... morewould like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the first century B.C. one of the Ptolemaic kings had an emerald engraved with the portrait of Lucullus. The great Roman general. He then presented it to him when Lucullus visited Egypt. The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds, the emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since about 3,000 B.C. The Greeks regarded the emerald as the sacred stone of the goddess Aphrodite(Venus to the Romans) and of the Earth Goddess. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Romans thought that light-colored emeralds to be“unripe” believing that an emerald becomes darker as it matures. During the Roman era emerald was also discovered in Germany near present-day Salzburg, and production c
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