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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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Free Shipping Location: Tea, United States Rare 2000+ year old Greek or Roman amphora jar. The amphora jars were typically used to transport liquids such as olive oil or wine. The jar is 7.25" ... moretall.
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$6.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : Caroline Vout is Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Christ’s College. REVIEW : he Greeks and Romans were ... morenot shy about sex. How are we to make sense of this abundance of sexual imagery?.
Condition: Used Location: Cumberland, United States The back was mounted, so it is clean, but you can see the original lacquered surface has yellowed to a golden color over the years. They will have to ... morebe mounted from the back by two large machine screws.
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$6.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States (She is co-author of “The Thetford Treasure”. Contents (Chapter Headings): 1) Collectors and Prudes. 2) Fertility and Religion. 3) The Phallus and the ... moreEvil Eye. 4) Dionysus and Drama. 7) Conclusions.
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$6.99 Shipping Condition: Like New Location: Lummi Island, United States “Who could do what, to whom, and why?. Why did the ancient Romans proudly display their erotic art in public?. What were the rules for heterosexual lovemaking?. ... moreFor homosexual lovemaking?. What was the role of prostitution, both male and female?”.
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Free Shipping Location: Sherman Oaks, United States Rings were worn by ancient Greek and Roman senators and citizens. For the rich they conveyed status and wealth. For the plebians they held symbols of ... moregods, animals, patterns and more. Inscribed in three lines.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Large German scheibe alsbach porcelain roman group statue. 39 cm lenght and 20,5 cm wide and 27 cm height.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brussel, Belgium Large German scheibe alsbach porcelain roman group statue. 39 cm lenght and 20,5 cm wide and 27 cm height. mid 20thc very good condition with minimal ... morewear.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Author Kenneth Lapatin studied Greek art and archaeology at the University of California, Berkley; at Oxford; and in Athens as a Fulbright Scholar. He ... moreis currently Assistant Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum Malibu, California.
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Free Shipping Location: Middletown, United States Greek mythology Roman sheaf of wheat. an exceptional example -Solid Bronze - with original hanging tab. catcher in great original condition.
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$13.55 Shipping Location: Park Ridge, United States Roman Greek Face Wall Sconce Architectural Column Fragment Plaque ResinClassical style wall decor hand painted. Approximately 7.5” x 2.5” x 7.75”. Weight ... moreis 2 lbs 6 oz. Very good condition. Please see the pictures as they are part of the description. Shipped with USPS
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Free Shipping Location: Chicago, United States NEOCLASSICAL / GOTHIC MASK PLAQUE. CHALKWARE - STONE FINISH. HEAD - 11 TALL X 8 1/2 WIDE X 3 DEEP. AGE WEAR AS SHOWN.
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$15.70 Shipping Location: Grants Pass, United States Global Garage Sale eBay Drop-Off Stores 94 West Canal St. 4 Winooski. VT 05404 802-655-4443 1. You drop it off 2. We sell it on eBay 3. You get a check! ... moreThis item is being listed by a Global Garage Sale eBay Drop-Off Store. Global Garage Sale stores are operated by professional eBay sellers with thousands of happy customers worldwide. So bid with confidence and please contact us with any questions. Vtg Antique Victorian Cast Iron Door Knocker Roman Greek Man God Goddess Face NR. This listing is for a vintage cast iron door knocker. It measures about 4.25" wide by 8" long. The exact age and maker are unknown. The knocker comes with screws and washers to mount on your door and has corrosion as shown. This listing has no reserve price so don't miss your chance to win! The winning bidder can pick up this item at our store in Winooski. Vermont to save on shipping charges. All local pickups are subject to 6% Vermont state sales tax. Please scroll down to view all 3 photos. Place your bid now! Bidding is a lot of fun. But remember that each bid you make is a binding contract to buy the item if you win. Click on the'Shipping and Payments' tab above to see all shipping options and costs. We sell items on consignment and cannot end any listings early for a'Buy It Now' You may be able to save money on combined shipping if you buy multiple items from us! Please check our for more great items. Thanks for looking. And good luck bidding! You may be able to save money on shipping if you buy multiple items from us! Bid with Confidence. We accept payment by Paypal only. All Vermont residents and local pick-ups are subject to 6.0% Vermont State Sales Tax. Unless contacted by the buyer. We reserve the right to relist an item if full payment is not received within 3 days. Global Garage Sale ships promptly. Often the same day that payment is received, using UPS or USPS. In some cases we may be able to combine items in order to reduce shipping costs. International packages ship with USPS Priority Mail Inte
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Minneapolis, United States Spear Head. Roman Greek. You get exactly what you see in the pictures.
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$35.25 Shipping Location: Mount Prospect, United States Harpies of Greek and Roman Myth were the inspiration for this piece, which was salvaged from a demo site in Chicago. I had 12, and I kept this one, and ... morehad Green Stone Base made to display it. Just under 11" tall overall, it makes a very impressive, almost architectural display.
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$5.77 Shipping Location: Harvard, United States The button is in excellent condition.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Minneapolis, United States Spear Head. Roman Greek. You get exactly what you see in the pictures.
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$5.00 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Wayne, United States This is a book for the Sotheby's auction catalog sale held in New York on June 7. 2012 for Antiquities, covering 79 lots in 75 pages. All lots illustrated ... morein color. Excellent condition. Here is what Sotheby's had to say about its sale: This season’s Antiquities auction will include a variety of examples of Egyptian, Classical and Western Asiatic material. We are pleased to offer, from the Estate of Jan Mitchell, a rare and complete Greek marble grave stele from the mid to late 4th century B.C. showing a young boy with his dog, found in Athens in 1877. Three Greek pottery vases to be offered from this estate were once the property of William Randolph Hearst; one comes originally from George Waddington(1793-1869) Dean of Durham Cathedral, one from Alfred Bourguignon, the late 19th century Neapolitan collector and dealer, and one from the Ruesch Collection dispersed in Switzerland in 1936. The sale also includes a draped marble figure of a muse holding a lyre, which came to light in 1891 on the slopes of Mount Helikon. Among other fine examples of Roman marble sculpture is a long-lost almost life-size figure of Aphrodite, from the collection of the Regency collector and designer Thomas Hope, a newly rediscovered figure of Artemis of the Dresden Type, unearthed and published in the 1880s with a figure of Kybele, also in the sale, and a figure of Sophocles once at Marbury Hall and acquired by James Hugh Fitz-Barry from Thomas Jenkins in the 1770s. The highlight of the Egyptian section is a complete limestone block statue of a transport official named Karo, who worked at the court of King Rameses III; once in the private museum of a convent in Vienna, a gift made to the congregation in the 19th century, it was last sold in these room in 1998. Among the gems of the sale are a small Predynastic stone vessel of unusual and pleasing shape, and a slender Greek marble wing with remains of red pigment. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Thailand 4 Pcs Ancient Mix Old Near Eastern Greek Roman Seal Stamps Intaglios.
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$5.00 Shipping Condition: Like New Location: Wayne, United States This is a book for the Sotheby's auction sale held in New York on December 10. 2008 for Antiquities, covering 124 lots in 129 pages. All lots illustrated ... morein color. Excellent condition. Here is a listing of the lots sold with the first number being the lot number. Then the item description, and then the sale price at which it sold(in the currency of the location at which the sale was held) 2 A BRIGHT BLUE FAIENCE USHABTI OF NESTANEBTISHERU. 21ST DYNASTY, 980-944 B.C. 7,500 4 A PALE BLUE FAIENCE USHABTI OF NESBANEBDJED, 30TH DYNASTY, 380-342 B.C. 12,500 5 A BLUE-GREEN FAIENCE USHABTI OF DJEHUTY-NAKHT, EARLY PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 304-200 B.C. 7,500 6 TWO POLYCHROME TERRACOTTA USHABTIS, 19TH/ 20TH DYNASTY, 1292-1075 B.C. 5,625 7 A WOOD MUMMY MASK, 21ST DYNASTY, 1075-944 B.C. 15,000 8 A POLYCHROME WOOD USHABTI BOX END PANEL, 19TH/20TH DYNASTY, 1292-1075 B.C. 10,625 9 A WOOD MUMMY MASK, LATE PERIOD, 716-30 B.C. 4,688 10 A POLYCHROME WOOD SARCOPHAGUS MASK, 25TH/26TH DYNASTY, 750-525 B.C. 10,000 11 THE UPPER PART OF A OF AN INDURATED LIMESTONE SARCOPHAGUS, 30TH DYNASTY, 380-343 B.C. 134,500 12 TWO LIMESTONE RELIEFS OF NYANKHNESUT, EARLY 6TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 2323-2291 B.C. 74,500 13 A LIMESTONE STELA OF THE VIZIER PRAHOTEP, 19TH DYNASTY, REIGN OF RAMESSES II, 1279-1213 B.C. 43,750 14 A BRONZE FIGURE OF NEFERTUM, 26TH/30TH DYNASTY, 664-343 B.C. 53,125 15 A NUMMULITIC LIMESTONE FIGURE OF A PRINCESS, TELL EL-AMARNA, 18TH DYNASTY, REIGN OF AKHENATEN, CIRCA 1347-1345 B.C. 1,082,500 16 A BLACK DIORITE TORSO OF A MAN, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 305-30 B.C. 662,500 17 AN EGYPTIAN GREYWACKE FIGURE OF A MAN, LATE 26TH/30TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 600-342 B.C. 1,650,500 18 A LIMESTONE ROUND-TOPPED STELE OF BEBI, 13TH/17TH DYNASTY, 1759-1540 B.C. 5,625 19 A FRAGMENTARY GRANITE FIGURE OF A MAN, 12TH/13TH DYNASTY, 1938-1640 B.C. 31,250 20 A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE HORUS FALCON, 26TH DYNASTY, 664-525 B.C. 92,500 21 A LIMESTONE RELIEF FRAGMENT, EARLY PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 305-200 B.C. 37,500 22 A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE HORUS FALCON, 26TH DYNASTY, 664-52
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$36.60 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Milan, United States VINTAGE ROMAN, GREEK, GOD, GODDESS WALL HANGINGS. RARE FIND!.
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$6.05 Shipping Location: Shrewsbury, United States It’s approximately 4” long and in Good Condition with very minor bending. It’s unmarked, tested as 800, not Sterling, based on the pattern it’s likely ... moreCoin Silver. Please consult the shipping calculator for shipping costs, Thanks
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$9.35 Shipping Location: Alden, United States ANCIENT COPPER AGE ARTIFACT / RELIC.
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$43.56 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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Free Shipping Condition: Pre-owned Location: United States A great way to transform any space. Materials Wool. Condition/Notes Very good condition. Free of stains, odors, discolorations, tears, etc. Has a sleeve ... moreon back for hanging on a pole. Recently cleaned and ready to be enjoyed in your space.
$5.00 Shipping Location: Bear, United States This ancient Arrow head is a fascinating little artifact that will surely catch the eye of any enthusiast of history and antiques. Made of bronze, it ... morehails from the Roman and Greek eras, and it is a testament to the expert craftsmanship of the time. The unique brown color and the intricate details of the spear head are a testament to the beauty of ancient art. The item has been preserved in its original state and will make a great addition to any collection.
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$15.56 Shipping Location: EVESHAM, United Kingdom Wearable Roman ring depicting Winged love God Eros flying, holding laurel wreath. In Greek mythology, Eros is the Greek God of love and sex. His Roman ... morecounterpart was Cupid ("desire"). ANCIENT ROMAN SILVER RING.
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2 Antique 19thC Blue Sapphire Celt Roman Greek Sorcery Gemstones
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Bright Blue Sapphire Ovals. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 4mm. Width: 3mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.52 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 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 are two gorgeous, richly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains ... moreof 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 results are two exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of fire and sparkle. They are a bright blue with a very light undertone, just a hint of green, very similar in appearance to the bright medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Siam(Sri Lanka and Thailand) 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 of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. 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 detriment, or detract fr
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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 18thC 2ct Garnet Greek Roman Blood Amulet Gemstone
Genuine Natural Antique Handcrafted Two Carat Rich. Regal Red Oval Cut Russian Garnet. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Red Garnet Oval Oval. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.89 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. 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 ... morethat 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's a gorgeous, blood red garnet gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia, where the production of garnet has gone on for many centuries. This gorgeous gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cut cabochon by an 18th century Russian artisan. The cut is also known as an octagon. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a rich, velvety, regal, blood red hue. It is an extremely attractive gemstone, of very special character and remarkable color and texture. Highly favored by the royal houses of Renaissance Europe, garnet was considered noble in nature, and in some countries ownership was restricted to royalty and others of high birth. This particular variety of garnet is known as“pyrope” and is especially favored for its dark, blood red tones. It is truly a gorgeously colored, brilliant semi-precious gemstones. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the 18th century finish
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HUGE Illustrated Guide Classical Mythology 200 Pix Salvadore Dali Roman Greek
The Illustrated Guide to Classical Mythology by A.R. Hope Moncrieff. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 160 pages. Publisher: Studio Editions; 1994) Throughout recorded history the peoples of the world have invented stories to explain the great mysteries of nature. And to justify the culture in which they live. For the Ancient Greeks the sun rose and set because Phoebus-Apollo drove his dazzling chariot daily across the sky, while winter came on those months of the year when Persephone, daughter of the earth goddess Demeter, descended into the underworld. Helped or hindered by the gods, human heroes were also the subjects of legendary tales, many of them representing a particular quality: the cunning of Odysseus, for example, the beauty of Helen or the courage of Antigone. Timeless in their appeal, the Greek myths have continued to fascinate ... moresuccessive generations of writers, artists and sculptors throughout Western Europe. This superb collection is an abridged and illustrated edition of Hope Moncrieff’s“Classic Myths and Legends” Including such well-known tales as Theseus and the Minotaur, Perseus and Andromeda, the Tale of Troy and the House of Agamemnon. The ancient myths are brought to life with a vast array of fascinating pictures, showing the diverse ways in which classic heroes have been portrayed over the centuries. A wealth of images spans over 3,500 years, from the ancient“Mask of Agamemnon” to the surreal“Metamorphosis of Narcissus” by Salvador Dali. Over 200 images have been drawn from a range of sources, from ancient architecture, sculpture and vase painting, from the works of the Old Masters and the Pre-Raphaelites, and from early illustrated editions of the epic poems of Homer and Ovid. CONDITION: Slight shelf-wear. Inscription on first page, otherwise Like New, clean, great condition. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: An informative introducti
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19thC Antique 1½ct Scotland Amethyst Roman Greek Persia Celt Magic Amulet 14ktGF
Two Beautiful Three-Quarter Carat Antique Genuine Natural Pastel Amethyst Faceted Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt studs. CLASSIFICATION: Two Faceted Amethyst Oval Semi-Precious Gemstones. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 2 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.31 carats(the pair– about 0.71 carats each) NOTE: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles are available upon request. 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 both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. ... moreIncluding the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God Dionysus(the god of wine) Here are two very nice, very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst ovals from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. These are two very fine pastel lavender colored semi-precious gemstones. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, both gemstones are to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possess exceptional sparkle and luster. They are very clean, water clear, and very bright. The gemstones were 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, and were originally used in indigenous jewelry. Naturally under magnification the gemstone
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2 Antique 19thC Garnets Celtic Greek Roman Blood Amulet Gemstones
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Third Carat Faceted Blood Red Garnet Rounds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.61 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The ancients also believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, and according to Jewish mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. These gemstones were hand crafted by a 19th century Russian ... moreartisan. 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 lustrous semi-precious gemstones possess a rich, velvety, regal, blood red hue. They are extremely attractive gemstones, of very special character and remarkable color and texture. Highly favored by the royal houses of Renaissance Europe, they were considered noble in nature, and in some countries ownership was restricted to royalty and others of high birth. This particular variety of garnet is known as“pyrope” and is especially favored for its dark, blood red tones. They are truly gorgeously colored brilliant semi-precious gemstones. 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 centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal
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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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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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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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NEW HC Greek Roman Archaeologist Reference Pub at $119
The Makers of Classical Archaeology: A Reference Work by Linda M. Medwid. With a Foreword by Steven Sidebotham. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover: 352 pages. Publisher: Humanity Books; 2000) ISBN: 1573928267. This one-of-a-kind reference work on the history of classical archaeology spans a time period from the 16th to the 20th century. Covering more than just the well-known"giants" of classical archaeology. This gold mine of information also discusses the achievements of many lesser known archaeologists, as well as scholars from the related fields of art history, ancient numismatics, and epigraphy. The entries highlight the individual's unique contributions to the field and evoke the historical context in which the person lived and worked. Including numerous illustrations, a glossary, and a thorough name and subject index, this well-organized ... morereference guide will delight both the casual browser and the serious scholar. CONDITION: Light shelf-wear. Otherwise clean and in great new condition. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: Brief biographies listed in alphabetical order with birth/death. Education, appointments and awards, sites of excavations, publications and sources for the information on each person. Linda M. Medwid is an instructor in Classical Studies at Siena College, and a member of the Archaeological Institute of America. PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS: REVIEW: Printed on alkaline paper. Foreword by Steven Sidebotham. Illustrated with 32 black and white photos. This book covers 119 men and women. A virtual who's who of Classical Greek and Roman archaeology. Each entry is listed alphabetically with education, appointments and awards, excavations, publications, and sources noted; glossary. Everyone interested in the ancient Western world will learn from this exceptional book. REVIEW: This wonderful resource for reference and research is a must for the student a
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Antique 19thC 3/4ct Sapphire Celtic Roman Greek Sorcery Gemstone
A Sensational Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Three-Quarter Carat Blue-Green Sapphire Briolette Hand Cut and Faceted Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue-Green Sapphire Briolette. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Siberia, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Length: 6mm. Approximate Diameter: 4mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.71 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. Here's ... morea gorgeous, sparkling, blue-green 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. This is a crystal clear precious gemstone with virtually all the fire and brilliance of a diamond. 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 this precious gemstone possesses is a simply superb blue-green with wonderful clarity. Such good blue-green 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 of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. This spec
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Antique 19thC 1ct Sapphire Celtic Roman Greek Sorcery Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One Carat Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.01 carat. 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. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire ... moreprecious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand cut and crafted into this very beautiful faceted oval. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. There is some color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely you will see areas of different shades of blue within the gemstone. But this is quite common with sapphires, and in no way detracts from its 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 blue 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 gemstone has 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 centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones p
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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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2 Antique 19thC Garnets Celtic Greek Roman Blood Amulet Earrings
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian One Carat Faceted Red Garnet Trillions. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt studs. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 6mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 2.01 carats(the pair) NOTES: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles are available upon request. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. 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” ... morewas 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 are two gorgeous, blood red faceted garnet gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia, where the production of garnet has gone on for many centuries. These gorgeous gemstones were hand crafted into these sparkling faceted Trillions during the last half of the 19th century. This particular variety of garnet is known as"pyrope" And is especially favored for its rich, red-orange tones. The gemstones are both very clean, crystal clear, and exquisitely colored. They possess great lustre, lots of flash, and at least to the eye, are essentially flawless. They are truly gorgeously colored, brilliant, sparkling semi-precious gemstones. 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 this is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ag
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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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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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Greek Roman Gold Jewelry Magnificent 68 Color Plate
Greek and Roman Jewellery(68 Plates in Full Colour) by Filippo Coarelli. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover w/dustjacket(157 pages- 68 full color plates) Hamlyn/Cameo(1970) The history and jewelry wearing customs of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Sixty-Eight incredible color plates of ancient Greek and Roman Jewelry. Coffee Table Quality Reference(albeit small 8½*5½ inches) A fabulous reference! You’ll be thankful 100 times to have this book at your fingertips. The history and customs described are fascinating. The color pictures stunning. CONDITION: Hardcover w/dustjacket. Lightly browsed hardcover w/dustjacket. Pages are pristine; unblemished. Clean, crisp, unmutilated, bound very tightly, and unmarked. The book appears to have only been flipped through once or twice, and is"like new" except the top surface of closed page edges ... moreis slightly tanned and freckled(dust dinge/age spotting) however this is not only very faint, but also visible only when the pages are closed, not to individual pages, only to the mass of closed page edges) Otherwise exceptionally clean and exceptionally good condition. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. This is a wonderful. High quality book originally produced in the U.K. and Italy in English for distribution world wide. The full color plates are simply magnificent, and the images are of the most fabulous gold jewelry ever produced and uncovered from ancient Greece and Rome. It is a wonderful reference for those interested in the history of jewelry, and wonderful pictures for whose who just want to admire the incredible gold jewelry of these grand empires. There are pictures of many pieces which I have never seen before, except in pricey museum catalogs. Still a wonderful reference despite being produced in 1966, it is divided into five sections: The Geometric and Orientalising Periods; Archaic Greece and Etruria; The Classical Period; The Hellenistic Period; and The Roman Period. What is really exceptional is that rather than terse descriptions of je
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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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19thC Antique 5¾ct Scotland Amethyst Roman Legionnaire Greek Hoplite Talisman
Eighteenth Century Antique Five and Three-Quarter Carat Dark Royal Purple Amethsyt Genuine Natural Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 11– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Royal Amethyst Cabochon. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 18th Century. Contemporary setting. SIZE: Length: 14mm. Breadth: 10mm. Depth: 5 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 5.73 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: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would ... moreprotect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. In both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Roman God Bacchus(the god of wine and revelry…parties! Here’s a large, very richly colored colorful 18th century handcrafted dark royal purple amethyst oval from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. Gorgeous, vibrant, and richly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and very regal texture. Hand crafted by an 18th century Russian artisan into this unusual and richly colored oval cabochon. Part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. It is a fascinating gemstone, much nicer in appearance than the images here would suggest. Thought not flawless, it is a nice quality amethyst by 18th century standards. The gemstone
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Antique 18thC 2ct Blue Sapphire Celt Roman Greek Magic Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two Carat Dark Blue Sapphire Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.98 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. Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did sapphire help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms, but the stone ... morealso provided protection for those who took those journeys. 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 blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cabochon. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. It is considerably lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, but well past the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. It would be considerably lighter to the eye except that the cabochon gemstone is so thick. Naturally the thicker the gemstone the darker it appears, as there is more material for light to penetrate. 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 of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mo
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2 Antique 19thC Garnet Celt Greek Roman Blood Talisman Spessartite Gemstones
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 Orange 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. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Garnet was ... morealso 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 described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here is two gorgeously colored bright and richly hued red-orange garnets. 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 Garnets are rarely found in transparent gemstone quality material, a pair of very exceptional specimen. They are certainly no less than eye clean, nice quality semi-precious
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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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Antique 18thC Garnet Greek Roman Blood Amulet Gemstone Round Stud Earrings
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Two Genuine Natural Antique Handcrafted One Carat Rich. Regal Red Round Cut Russian Garnets. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Red Garnet Oval Rounds. SIZE: Diameter: 6mm. Depth(Thickness) 2 3/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 2.36 carats(the pair) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, 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 ... moregemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: The ancients believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night. Allowing them to see when others could not. Due to its red color, ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it with blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. 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 described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Two gorgeous, blood red garnet gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia, where the production of garnet has gone on for many centuries. These two gemstones were hand shaped and polished into these very beautiful round cabochons by an 18th century Russian artisan. These lustrous semi-precious gemstones possess a rich. Velvety, regal, dark blood red hue. They look almost black in these images–
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Ancient Etruscan Ceramic Plate Votive Bust Skyphos Greek Roman Antiquities Lot
Group Lot of 3 Pieces. 1) Etruscan Votive Head of a Youth. Southern Italy. Ca. 4th-3rd century BC. Molded Terracotta. 8.5W x 10H x 4D 2) Plate with the Head of a Lady of Fashion. Italy. Apulia. Ca. 330 BC. Greek red-figure painted terracotta. 10.5 Diameter x 2.25H. 3) Skyphos. Southern Italy. Ca. 3rd century BC. Black figure painted terracotta. 5Wx 2.75H. SEE PHOTOS& ASK ALL QUESTIONS FIRST- NO RETURNS- SOLD'AS IS' ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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ANCIENT GREEK ITALIAN PAINTED CERAMIC PLATE GREEK ROMAN ANTIQUITIES ITALY BUST
Plate with the Head of a Lady of Fashion. Italy. Apulia. Ca. 330 BC. Greek red-figure painted terracotta. 10.5 Diameter x 2.25H. Skyphos. Southern Italy. Ca. 3rd century BC. Black figure painted terracotta. 5Wx 2.75H. SEE PHOTOS& ASK ALL QUESTIONS FIRST- NO RETURNS- SOLD'AS IS' ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FURNISHED UPON REQUEST OVERSEAS BUYERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES/CUSTOMS FEES
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ANCIENT ETRUSCAN CERAMIC VOTIVE BUST GREEK ROMAN ANTIQUITIES ITALIAN ITALY YOUTH
Etruscan Votive Head of a Youth. Southern Italy. Ca. 4th-3rd century BC. Molded Terracotta. 8.5W x 10H x 4D Black painted base included. SEE PHOTOS& ASK ALL QUESTIONS FIRST- NO RETURNS- SOLD'AS IS' ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FURNISHED UPON REQUEST OVERSEAS BUYERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES/CUSTOMS FEES
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