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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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$4.55 Shipping Location: New Boston, United States Date ranges can be from Ancient Rome, Byzantine, Medieval, and post Medieval. Nice mix of different things. Some were dug in the UK, and some were dug ... morein the Danube region. Thanks for looking!
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$12.33 Shipping Location: HULL, United Kingdom Constantine II Iunior, Roman Empire, AE3, 326AD, Trier. Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, l. Rev: PROVIDENTIAE ... moreCAESS, camp gate with two turrets, star above; in exergue, STR crescent.
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$12.33 Shipping Location: HULL, United Kingdom Follis - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Phoenix standing on the globe; Treveri. Ancient Coin.
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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.
$13.50 Shipping Location: BALLYCASTLE, United Kingdom Beautiful Roman Bronze Enamelled Brooch. Beautiful Roman Bronze Enamelled Brooch with blue and red enamel. Measure from 3 cms. Provenance: UK Art Market ... more2014. Thank you for looking.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States Add a unique touch to your antique collection with this Ancient Roman Winged Phallic Pendant made of bronze. This stunning piece features a beautifully ... moredetailed phallus with wings, perfect for those who appreciate the aesthetics of ancient art. The pendant is an excellent addition to any antique or Roman collection and will surely capture the attention of anyone who sees it. Don't miss the opportunity to own a rare piece of history that will elevate your collection to a whole new level.
$3.99 Shipping Location: La Verkin, United States This item is a set of ancient Roman gaming and gambling dice from the 2nd century AD.
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$26.04 Shipping Location: PETERBOROUGH, United Kingdom YEAR OF RELEASE :-1860-1900. SIZE :-11.5" HIGH.
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$6.50 Shipping Location: United States Here is a 2000 year old Roman bronze spoon! The last part of the handle is missing, approx 1.5". This Roman spoon will make a great addition to any antiquity ... morecollection!
$6.50 Shipping Location: Weyers Cave, United States The piece is in good condition with no monogram. This piece has worn marks on the bottom. We stand behind all our products to be as described. WE WILL ... moreNOT DECLARE A LOWER VALUE FOR ANY ITEM(S).
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Greenacres, United States An ex-atlas map published by Johnson and Ward in New York City. From Johnson’s New General Atlas. Hand colored map of the Roman Empire, with Spain, France, ... moreItaly, Asia, and Middle East, all shown within the borders of the Roman Empire, which is outlined in red on this map. Large colored insets, upper right corner, Greece" and" Italy" Place names, as well as topographic detail. Striking map showing the holdings of the Roman Empire. Map measures 13 x 20 inches. Light overall age toning VG+ condition, with one sulfur spot on the surface of the map, bottom, near Africa. Free First Class Shipping(Flat shipping available upon request $2.00 cost for additional materials and extra weight) Priority, Overnight and First Class International at cost. SEE ALL MY ITEMS: EBAY ADVANCE SEARCH. SELLER, mapseller01. Terms: Domestic and Overseas shipping as per prices listed on bid details. Please note: No refunds on overseas items sent without tracking. We mail within 48 hours of receipt of funds. Any questions. Please email or you can call: The Map Seller 1-858-571-2031. We only sell maps. Prints and books relating to cartography. We answer all questions in a timely manner. No reproductions unless clearly stated. Additional cartographic materials available at PS Maps.
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$12.33 Shipping Location: HULL, United Kingdom Roman Empire: SALONINA (Wife of Gallienus) AE Roman Follis, Antioch mint, Obverse: SALONINA AVG; Draped bust right, on crescent. Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE; ... moreRoma seated left, shield at side, holding spear and presenting Victory to Gallienus, Star on Top.
$32.04 Shipping Location: WOODFORD GREEN, United Kingdom Behold this exquisite piece of history! A stunning bronze bracelet, weighing 15.16g, adorned with intricate EROS heads from ancient Rome. Crafted with ... moreutmost care and precision, this bracelet is a true testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the Roman era. Made of the finest quality bronze, this antique bracelet is an absolute must-have for any collector. Its unique design and exceptional detailing make it a one-of-a-kind jewellery item that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of ancient history that is sure to be treasured for generations to come.
$45.50 Shipping Location: Seattle, United States Hand carved detailed bust of an unknoiw Greco-Roman.
$36.90 Shipping Location: GOODWICK, United Kingdom Apparently the emperor Tiberius loved this statue so much he took it from the bath house of Agrippa and kept it in his bedroom.
$4.80 Shipping Location: Columbus, United States Very unique reproduction of a brass Roman Head Plate.Great raw brass aged patina. (This has not been polished)There are numerous creative ways to use ... morethis piece.You can use this to embellish most fabrics, leather, wood, ceramics & plastic. Make a bracelet. Key Fob.Fashion statement.Buyer pays $4.80 first class shipping with tracking
$5.00 Shipping Location: Jackson, United States Dug Ancient Roman Legionary Lead Slingshot Ammo 2nd-4th Cent. XX Marked- Turkey.
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$12.33 Shipping Location: HULL, United Kingdom Carausius, AE antoninianus. IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG or similar, radiate, draped bust right / (PVX) VAC, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical ... moresceptre. IARCW 921/258.
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Thailand This is a Roman ancient carved lion stone statue from 100 AD. The statue is made of stone and is an original antique piece. It is a single unit and depicts ... morea lion in a unique style.
$22.14 Shipping Location: LOWESTOFT, United Kingdom 7.5cm x 3cm it could be a large bowl mount.
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Free Shipping Location: Freeland, United States While I always liked ancient coins I never really got very serious about them. Nor did I accumulate much knowledge on them. However I did once have the ... moreopportunity to purchase a large group of ancient coins accumulated by a collector and part time dealer, who decided to just sell everything he had. So I have been listing them here on ebay, with any information he had noted on each one. But please judge for yourself, both by the description below and the photos, as to whether his attribution and any noted condition is indeed correct. I will combine shipping if you just let me know that you will be bidding on additional coin listings. PLEASE NOTE: I have had a couple of inquiries regarding more background on these Roman coins. And where they might have been originally found. The collector/dealer from whom I purchased the entire group was originally a dealer for them in England, before he relocated to the USA. In fact the vast majority of them are in folded holders that are priced in English Pounds Sterling, ranging from a low of 8 BPS(about $13 USD) to a high of 25 BPS(about $40) Some have had the BPS price crossed out and the USD price overwritten instead. As the internet indicates that the Roman conquest of England began in 43 A.D. under Claudius, and that this Roman occupation of England ended in 410 A.D. I believe that the vast majority of these coins were originally located in England, as the range of dates of the examples I purchased match up closely to this English occupation period by Romans. I expect that due to this history there exists many collectors of Roman coins within Enland. And why this person had originally dealt in them. The coins themselves range from examples that were obviously originally located in the ground(metal detecting finds) to those that appear to have seen very little use(storage hoard finds) The price in BPS noted on each example doesn't seem to always coincide with the coin's physical condition, so the original pricing is expectedly more due to the scarcity, desireability,
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$12.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Bulgaria Authentic 3-4 cent. AD Roman knife. Restored from its original parts. Iron blade.Small ram head bronze pommel
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$14.80 Shipping Location: NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom This auction is for a RARE authentic ancient Roman steelyard weight dated 0 AD- 300 AD( over 1700 years old) Ex David Hendin collection. This weight has ... morea fabulous design showing the head of a goddess. It is in excellent condition with beautiful patina. Measures 29mm in length. Found near the Holyland. Once belonged to David Hendin. The worlds top expert on biblical coins, he is author of the widely used reference book"Guide to Biblical Coins" All my artifacts are ancient as described. And guaranteed authentic. Ask all questions before bidding. S/H will be FREE WORLDWIDE. All international packages are shipped with insurance. Payment is due within 15 days of auction end. I accept payment by mail. Ask about other payment options. Payment must clear before item will be shipped. E-mail me with questions. Happy bidding. Don't forget to check out my other auctions for more great deals on Ancient Jewelry.
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$21.50 Shipping Location: Amsterdam - Haarlemmerbuurt Oost, Netherlands This is a decent Roman jug. It is about 2,000 years old. It measures 6" tall by about 3 1/2" wide at the base.
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$20.05 Shipping Location: Clinton, United States The auction offers an Antique Sandwich Glass "Roman Rosette" Clear Glass Dish, Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1830 - 1850. This "Roman Rosette" clear ... moreglass dish has a flower petal design to the bottom of this dish. This dish is similar to the one is listed in "A Guide To Sandwich Glass Pressed Tableware," by Barlow and Kaiser, plate # 1109. I offer this early "Roman Rosette" flint glass dish with no reserve and a Buy It Now. SIZE: The Sandwich glass dish measures 1 5/16" H. x 6 1/2" Dia. CONDITION: The condition is very good with some minor chips, nicks and some minor rim roughness the only excuse. The flint glass bowl does exhibit the manufacturing flaws prevalent in early flint glass. This includes; straw marks, sand and bubbles in the glass, and minor mold imperfections.
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$21.50 Shipping Location: Amsterdam - Haarlemmerbuurt Oost, Netherlands This is a decent Roman jug. It is about 2,000 years old. It measures 4" tall by about 2 1/4" wide at the base.
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$11.09 Shipping Location: Cyprus GOLD GILDED - GOLD LEAF OR GOLD PLATING. IN THE STYLE OF/STYLE - A MODERN PIECE WITH AN ANCIENT STYLE. ANCIENT - A VERY OLD ITEM. Ancient Chinese Empires: ... moreShang (1751-1111 BC), Chou (1000-800 BC), etc.
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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.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States CONDITION : GOOD. Johns Hopkins University (1993) 288 pages. The inside of the book is otherwise pristine. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, ... moretightly bound, and with minimal evidence of any reading wear.
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$3.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Twelve Caesars by Michael Grant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 294 pages. Publisher: Scribner's(1975) ISBN:0684144026. Michael Grant ... moreis considered the greatest popularizer of ancient history of the century. A highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. This book is a biography of the lives of“The Twelve Caesars” the first twelve emperors of Imperial Rome. The book examines the public and private lives of Julius Caesar and the following eleven Roman Emperors. Grant investigates the myths and legends surrounding these men and explores the effects of their public careers on their private lives. If you’re a buff or serious student of Roman History, this is a“must have” CONDITION: LINE NEW. Unblemished save for modest edge and corner shelfwear to dustjacket(including a few very small(1/4 inch) Neatly mended closed edge tears along top top edge of the dustjacket(front and back) Otherwise based on the tightness of the binding, it seems likely that the book was only flipped through a few times(but never actually read through) at worst lightly read once. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound; though there's slight yellowing to the front end paper caused by the yellowing of the front dustjacket flap. Otherwise all pages are bright and clean. A handsome volume with only very mild purely cosmetic blemishes. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. 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. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: REVIEW: Conspiracy. Suspicion, power, corruption, poison, conquests, marauders, murders and more murders. Such is the history of Roman Empire. Then again there are copious examples from every nation's history of such dastardly acts to grab power, from Egyptians pharos, to Bourbons, to Indian Moguls, to British royalty. Human nature has changed very little in two thousand years. Now instead of murderi
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$6.49 Shipping 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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$5.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States Marcus Aurelius: Meditations(Unabridged) Edited by William Kaufman. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 99 pages. Publisher: Dover Publications. Inc; 1997) ISBN: ... more048629823X. 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 and 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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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The pectoral is gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise, and the eyes of the shape made of actual flowers, fruits, and leaves, which were ... morepresented to guests to wear at banquets and other festivities.
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$6.99 Shipping 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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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Publisher: Dallas Museum of Art (1997). Pages: 150. Major types of Greek and Etruscan jewelry from the seventh to the first centuries B.C. are well represented, ... morealong with a few Roman imperial works.
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Twelve Caesars by Michael Grant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 294 pages. Publisher: Scribner's(1975) ISBN:0684144026. Michael Grant ... moreis considered the greatest popularizer of ancient history of the century. A highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. This book is a biography of the lives of“The Twelve Caesars” the first twelve emperors of Imperial Rome. The book examines the public and private lives of Julius Caesar and the following eleven Roman Emperors. Grant investigates the myths and legends surrounding these men and explores the effects of their public careers on their private lives. If you’re a buff or serious student of Roman History, this is a“must have” CONDITION: LINE NEW. Unblemished save for modest edge and corner shelfwear to dustjacket(including a few very small(1/4 inch) Neatly mended closed edge tears along top top edge of the dustjacket(front and back) Otherwise based on the tightness of the binding, it seems likely that the book was only flipped through a few times(but never actually read through) at worst lightly read once. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound; though there's slight yellowing to the front end paper caused by the yellowing of the front dustjacket flap. Otherwise all pages are bright and clean. A handsome volume with only very mild purely cosmetic blemishes. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. 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. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: REVIEW: Conspiracy. Suspicion, power, corruption, poison, conquests, marauders, murders and more murders. Such is the history of Roman Empire. Then again there are copious examples from every nation's history of such dastardly acts to grab power, from Egyptians pharos, to Bourbons, to Indian Moguls, to British royalty. Human nature has changed very little in two thousand years. Now instead of murderi
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Salt Lake City, United States To attack Æthiopia. This could be the harpe of Perseus. It's a green-colored gemstone - likely agate or jasper. The image carved into it is that of a ... moreCetus. This invoked the wrath of Poseidon, who sent a.
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$15.41 Shipping Location: EVESHAM, United Kingdom ANCIENT ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE FIBULA (BROOCH) Stylised Swastika shaped-brooch, The four arms of the brooch are each detailed stylised horses heads; bird's ... moreeye in the centre. One arm is broken Unlike modern brooches, fibulae served a purpose, to fasten clothing, and they were also status symbols 14.31 grams, 4 cm Age: 200-300 AD Provenance: Formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000
$18.00 Shipping Location: Washington, United States A tintinnabulum acted as a door amulet. [2] They were also made to ring like doorbells, a series of them being tied to cord attached to a bell pull. [3] ... moreThese were hung near thresholds.
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$6.99 Shipping 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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$6.75 Shipping Location: Belen, United States See All Pics..this is the description and condition of the item. Sold as pictured Thanks For Looking!
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$16.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : Finger rings call upon the arts of the goldsmith. Engraver, and jeweler. Etruscan Scarabs and Rings. So does the gem refer to the Roman armies ... moreavenging a past defeat?. The burial chamber of an Etruscan lady, near Vulci, opened over a century ago, yielded a rich parure.
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$13.56 Shipping Location: STAINES-UPON-THAMES, United Kingdom Ancient roman artefact. Prices are low as I want to clear parts of my collection.
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19thC Antique Scotland 1 1/3ct Citrine Roman Sunshine Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural One and One-Third Carat Golden Citrine Faceted Emerald. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Citrine Octagon. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.31 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Romans. Persians, 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 very beautiful, very clean, 19th century golden-yellow faceted citrine from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, ... morecitrine has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This gemstone was handcrafted into this sparkling faceted octagon late in the 19th century in Russia. The finished gemstone is also known within the trade as an“emerald cut” This is a very fine, richly colored golden yellow colored semi-precious gemstone, the color and flavor much like golden color honey. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright. 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 a gemstone such as this is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal than today's mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. This gemstone has great luster and sparkle. And to the eye is completely transparent, but
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Celt Roman Sunshine 18thC Antique Scotland 1¾ct Citrine Gemstone
One and Three-Quarter Carat Eighteenth Century Handcarved Antique Genuine Natural Citrine Round. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 18th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Diameter: 8mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.88 carats. NOTES: 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. 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 ... morewas even carried as protection against snake venom. Here’s a large, very clean, yellow citrine round 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, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland. Citrine has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very beautiful golden hued citrine semi-precious gemstone which though as you can clearly see in these photo enlargements is not absolutely flawless, it is eye clean. 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, and can be reset into 14kt gold if requested. The default chain is silver electroplated 24 inch. However we do have solid sterling silver(as well as 14kt gold and gold fill) chains available in lengths between 16 and 24 inches available upon request. Under magnification the
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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 1897 Book Everyday Roman Life in Pliny's Time 74 Fabulous Pix Lithograph
Roman Life in Pliny’s Time by Maurice Pellison. Translated from the French by Maud Wilkinson, with an Introduction by Frank Justus Miller. DESCRIPTION: Hardback: 315 pages. Publisher: The Chautauqua-Century Press; 1897) This remarkably well-preserved book was published in 1897 in New York by The Chautauqua Century Press. Judging by appearances it’s hard to believe it is well more than a century old. There is a little edge wear to the hard cover corners and the spine heels top and bottom. The pages are a little yellowed toward the edges(but not dry or fragile) All to be expected. What is not expected is that there is very little spotting. No markings whatever(except for a pencil price on the inside front end paper) and the book remains tightly bound. It’s in very nice condition, no tears– even in end papers. Clean covers, nice illustrations. ... moreFrom the introduction: The story of growth from a group of unconnected hill-top settlements upon the Tiber to a political organization of world-wide dominion seems hardly to belong to sober history. Great national development has mostly come from the union of nations already existing, or from the powerful impetus contributed by parent nations to colonial stocks. But the Roman Empire was unique in this respect. It sprung from a single city which, though it extended its sway over the whole known world, never ceased not to be alone the seat of government, but the government itself. Rome was the nation. From her forum radiated to every land those military roads. The highways of commerce and dominion that made her rule a vital thing wherever her conquering legions found their way. This masterful city not only absorbed all real power, but gathered up all the learning, the art, the customs and religions of the nations and made them her own; until to be a Roman came to mean to be a citizen of the world, and Roman citizenship was a coveted prize to be attained at any cost of blood or treasure. This wide dominion was attained by gradual and natural growth. Extending over hund
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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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Roman Province Thrace (Bulgaria) Intricately Engraved Starburst Ring AD300 Sz6
Very Elaborate. Heavy, Size 6 Genuine Ancient Engraved Starburst Bezel Roman Bronze Ring 3rd Century A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Engraved Starburst Bezel. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 3rd Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6(U.S. Diameter: 18 1/2mm* 18mm(outer diameter) 17mm* 16 1/2mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 11 1/2mm(length) 11mm(height) Tapered Width Band: 5mm(at bezel) 2 1/2mm(at sides) 3mm(at back) Weight: 1.88 grams. CONDITION: Good! Completely intact. Relatively light wear consistent with infrequent use, moderately light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A remarkably well preserved bronze ring circa 3rd century A.D. As you can see. The ring is very bold, handsome, and elegant in design. The"bezel" or face of ... morethe ring is engraved with a classic starburst design accentuated with a periphery line. The engraved starburst design is very well preserved and very finely engraved. It is preserved in very good condition. Starburst themes of one variety or another were a very popular geometric design during the first few centuries A.D. and the starburst design engraved into the surface of this bezel is exceptionally well executed and well detailed. All of the engraving exhibits very fine workmanship. Not terribly uncommon, but nicely done. Aside from the very slight wear to the ring caused by some Roman citizen using it during his lifetime. There are no other detractions. The ring is of 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. As you can see, the design is quite elegant, and is very large and bold in character. Though not an uncommon theme, the level of preservation of this specimen is quite exceptional. Due to the bold sizing of the features,
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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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19thC Antique 53ct Nubia Jasper Roman Warrior Talisman Pendant
Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Natural Fifty Two and Three-Quarter Carat Plus Hand Crafted/Polished Nubian“Picasso” Jasper Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary Gold or Silver Electroplate Chain. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Jasper Cabochon Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: Nubia; 19th Century; Handcrafted in Siberian Southern Urals near Yekaterinburg. SIZE: Length: 33mm. Width: 23mm. Depth(Thickness) 7mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 52.78 carats. Chain: Contemporary gold or electroplate in your choice of length(16. 18, 20 or 24 inch– 40, 45, 50 or 60 centimeters) 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. We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. DETAIL: Jasper was a favorite ... moregem in ancient times and is referenced in Greek. Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature. Greek warriors and Roman Legionnaires carried one to give them courage in battle. Early Mediterranean shamans or wizards believed that jasper was a very sacred stone. Here's a very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished jasper semi-precious gemstone from the Nubian region of Southern Egypt/Sudan. This 19th century“Picasso” jasper gemstone originated from the region of Southern Egypt/Northern Sudan. The gemstone was handcrafted by a 19th century Russian artisan(in or near Yekaterinburg. Siberia, Russia) into this beautiful polished cabochon. Yes! This is a natural gemstone, colored only by mother nature, it is not dyed. It was intended for use in the domestic jewelry production that Renaissance and Victorian Russia was so famous for. Jasper, as well as other forms of agate, were extremely popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean, and maintained its immense popularity through Renaissance and into Victorian Europe. This is a jewelry quality gemstone, and the coloration is absolutely exquisite. It takes no imagination to comprehend why it is referred to as“
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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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Bronze age sword reproduction celtic viking roman
Bronze age.Villanovan sword and scabord reproduction. The original(shown in a photo) is in a mueseum in italy. This piece took aproximately 6 months to finish, this piece was made and designed entirely by the seller. The sword is cast bronze as are the scabord fittings, the scabord is wood covered with copper sheet. The length of the piece overall is 31 inches.the sword is 25 inches. Posted with the
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AD300 Roman Thracia (Bulgaria Serbia) Brooch Pendant + 19thC Antique 8¼ct Agate
Handsome Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch Pendant and Chain. Mounted with Antique Nineteenth Century Handcrafted Agate. CLASSIFICATION: Roman Bronze Artifact. Gemstone Brooch Fragment(Pendant) Contemporary gold tone chain. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) Third to Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Length: 29 millimeters. Breadth: 23 millimeters. Thickness: 7 millimeters. Gemstone Dimensions: 13mm(diameter) 4 1/2mm(thickness) Gemstone Weight: 8.26 carats. Weight: 4.43 grams(excluding gemstone) 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 ... moreelectroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Good. Fragmentary(original pin missing) However fragment is of sound integrity, no cracks, moderate porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Good finish. Professionally conserved. DETAIL: This is a very handsome piece of ancient Roman bronze ornamentation. As you can see by observing the reverse. This piece of jewelry started life as a brooch. You can see the remains of the clasp, and you can see where the pivot pin was mounting, holding the brooch pin. Unfortunately the brooch pins were generally constructed of iron, and so decomposed over the centuries. Even if constructed of bronze, the pins were generally so fine that they were either broken during the life of the owner, or decomposed during the thousands of years that the artifact was buried. This particular artifact lost both the brooch pin, the pivot pin which would have held it in place, and the fold in the catch. Nonetheless. Despite the adverse effects of having spent two thousand years buried in soil, fate has been kind, and the brooch has been
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100AD Roman 13 Carat Quartz Crystal Pendant
Ancient Roman Thirteen Carat Semi-Precious Quartz Crystal Gemstone. Circa 1st Century A.D. 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 naked eye, however, this ... moreattractive 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. Body adornments made with pearls. Lapis lazuli, and carnelian and quartz crystal and were highly prized by ancient cultures because of their beauty and their supposed mystic qualities. These naturally occurring materials were given an assist by artisans: clear rock crystal was used to make crystal balls; quartz similarly ground to manufacture primitive forms of glass and ceramics; and ground quartz was mixed with various minerals by the Egyptians to produce faience for jewelry and amulets, a technique and practice copied by the Babylonians and Sumerians. On the other hand. Colorless quartz crystals were thought to possess mystical powers. That’s not too surprising when one considers that quartz crystals do indeed emit an electric voltage called piezoelectric. Supposedly, mediums were sensitive t
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Dawn of the Roman Empire Livy 1st Hand Accounts Hannibal Scipio Carthage Corinth
Livy: The Dawn of the Roman Empire(Books 31-40) A New Translation by J.C. Yardley with an Introduction Notes by Waldemar Heckel. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 612 pages. Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2000) With a single announcement from a herald. All the cities of Greece and Asia had been set free; only an intrepid soul could formulate such an ambitious project, only phenomenal valor and fortune bring it to fruition. Thus Livy describes the reaction to the Roman commander T.Q. Flamininus' proclamation of the freedom of Greece at the Isthmian games near Corinth in 196 BC. Half a century later Greece was annexed as a province of the Romans who burned the ancient city of Corinth to the ground. Books 31 to 40 of Livy's history chart Rome's emergence as an imperial nation and the Romans tempestuous involvement with Greece. Macedonia ... moreand the near East in the opening decades of the second century B.C. They are our most important source for Greco-Roman relations in that century. Livy's dramatic narrative includes the Roman campaigns in Spain and against the Gallic tribes of Northern Italy; the flight of Hannibal from Carthage and his death in the East; the debate on the Oppian law; and the Bacchanalian Episode. This is the only unabridged English translation of Books 31 to 40. CONDITION: NEW and unblemished EXCEPT that there is a black remainder mark(a line drawn with a black marker) on the bottom surface of the closed page edges indicating that the book is unsold surplus inventory(not visible of course on individual opened pages. Only to the mass of closed page edges) Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unambiguously unread. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: In Livy's epic history of Rome he unashamedly praised his country's virtues and urged against its excesses. In order to keep it great. He dedicated most of his life to writing some 142 volume
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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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Medieval Roman Byzantine Onyx Gem Ring AD1200 Size 7½
Size 7 1/2 Genuine Ancient Roman/Byzantine Medieval“Solitaire Style” Bronze Ring circa Twelfth to Fourteenth Century A.D. Antique 18th Century Siberian Onyx Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Byzantine(Eastern Roman Empire) Bronze Ring with Antique Eighteenth Century Three and One-Quarter Carat Siberian Banded Agate(Onyx) Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire/Byzantine Nicaea(present-day Isnik. Turkey) 12-14th Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 7 1/2(U.S. Diameter: 22mm* 19 1/2mm(outer dimensions– including gemstone) 18mm* 17mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 10 1/2mm(diameter) 5.5mm(thickness– including gemstone) Gemstone: 10mm(diameter) 4mm(thickness) 3.18 carats(approximate weight) Fixed Width 2mm Band. Weight: 1.74 grams(with gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Light-to-modest wear consistent ... morewith ancient usage, merately light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A nicely styled Roman-Byzantine bronze ring of a simple“solitaire” design. Of durable construction, ordinary bands brazed onto a“cup” style bezel. The cup style bezel here has a lip featuring finely serrated“teeth” which aside from being decorative, also help retain the gemstone within the bezel. The ring was not actually recovered with the original gemstone intact. A number of different types of adhesives were used in the ancient and medieval worlds, including commonly(for jewelry) with resin or bitumen. Such adhesives generally failed sooner or later, especially when exposed to the rigors of ordinary daily life. Generally then such rings are not recovered with the original gemstones intact, and this particular specimen was no exception. We do know 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” or sometimes perhaps some form
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Antique 18thC 1½ct Pink Tourmaline Ancient Greek Roman “Emerald” Gem of Rainbows
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One and One-Half Carat Antique Brightly Colored Oval Cut Tourmaline. CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.46 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as pendant. 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" ... moreparcels. In ancient mythology, tourmaline was found in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow and gathered all the rainbow's colors. You’ll likely never. Ever see a gemstone as unique as this. A large brightly colored and textured tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Very handsome and quite exceptional in character, this striking gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cut cabochon by an 18th century Russian artisan. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a bright and colorful character. It is a nice quality tourmaline by 18th 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 origin makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 18th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. To casual observation if seems simply a large, beautiful, extraordinary, brightly colored tourmaline. But of course very close scrutiny, especially under high magnification, will reveal lots of si
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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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19thC Antique 1ct Star Sapphire Roman Persian Sorcery
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese One Carat Navy Blue Star Sapphire Pear with Perfect Star. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Navy Blue Star Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: Mogok. Burma(present day Myanmar) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.92 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 ... morea truly spectacular, gorgeous, richly colored natural navy blue sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok, Burma. 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. 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 limited quantities for centuries. They are perhaps 100 times as rare as an ordinary sapphire. The highest quality specimens will be more transparent, lower quality specimens more opaque. Higher quality gemstones will exhibit a more pronounced asterism, lower quality specimens will not. Lower quality specimens will be heavily included, higher quality specimens will have fewer, smaller inclusions. Good quality blue star sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly, consequentially, many of the star sapphires sold at retai
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18thC Antique 4ct Rose Quartz Roman-Assyrian Love Gem Sterling Ring
Antique 18th Century Genuine Natural Four and One-Quarter Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Indian Rose Quartz Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Polished Indian Rose Quartz Cabochon. ORIGIN: 18th century India. SIZE: Length: 14mm. Width: 10mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.21 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: For the ancient Assyrians and Romans rose quartz was a traditional gift expressing love or affection. Here’s a very nice quality 18th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished ... morebright rose quartz semi-precious gemstone from India. This is an exceptionally nice specimen. A beautiful, pastel, delicate rose colored gemstone. Rose Quartz gemstones and jewelry were extremely popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean, and maintained its immense popularity through Renaissance and into Victorian Europe. During the Roman Empire carnelian, closely related to rose quartz, was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. The Romans acquired their taste for both carnelian and rose quartz from the Phoenicians, who traded extensively in both forms of quartz. As well rose quartz was also an important trade good in ancient India. 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. Since before recorded history evidence suggests that various forms of quartz(including rose quartz. Amethyst, carnelian, and aventurine) were amongst the most favored
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18thC Antique 5 1/4ct Rose Quartz Roman-Assyrian Love Gemstone
Antique 18th Century Genuine Natural Five and One-Quarter Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Indian Rose Quartz Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Indian Rose Quartz Cabochon. ORIGIN: 18th century India. SIZE: Length: 14mm. Width: 10mm. Depth(Thickness) 5mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 5.15 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: For the ancient Assyrians and Romans rose quartz was a traditional gift expressing love or affection. Here’s a very nice quality 18th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished bright rose quartz semi-precious gemstone from India. This is an exceptionally nice specimen. A beautiful, pastel, delicate rose colored gemstone. Rose Quartz gemstones and jewelry were extremely popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean, ... moreand maintained its immense popularity through Renaissance and into Victorian Europe. During the Roman Empire carnelian, closely related to rose quartz, was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. The Romans acquired their taste for both carnelian and rose quartz from the Phoenicians, who traded extensively in both forms of quartz. As well rose quartz was also an important trade good in ancient India. Since before recorded history evidence suggests that various forms of quartz(including rose quartz. Amethyst, carnelian, and aventurine) were amongst the most favored gemstones for at least the past 10,000 years. This particular specimen is of very nice quality, very beautiful, and is gemstone quality. However close examination of the gemstone reveals that the gemstone has been hand shaped and hand finished. The slight irregularities which are the hallmark of a handcrafted gemstone are generally regarded as appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered detrimental. Unlike today’s computer controlled machine finished gemstones, the cut and finish of a gemstone such as this is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antiqu
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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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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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AD400 Roman Thrace Teardrop Shape Zig-Zag Lightening Bolt Engraved Ring Size 5
Size 5 Genuine Ancient Teardrop(Ivy Leaf) Shaped Engraved Roman Bronze Ring 400 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Engraved Geometric Design on Teardrop(Ivy Leaf) Shaped Bezel. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 5(U.S. Bezel: 13mm(height) 11mm(height) 3mm(thickness) Fixed Width 3mm Band. Overall Measurements: 21mm* 19mm(outer diameter) 17mm* 16mm(inner diameter) Weight: 3.49 grams. CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Moderately light wear consistent with occasional use, and little porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: An especially nice crafted and well preserved ancient Roman bronze ring circa 350-400 A.D. As you can see. The design is simple, but elegant. The"bezel" or center part ... moreof this ring is a very elegant teardrop shape, probably intended to be in the shape of an ivy leaf. The bezel itself is decorated with a zig-zag pattern which is probably nothing more than an abstract geometric pattern, which was a quite popular theme in late Imperial Rome. The engraving does bear a resemblance to a Roman depiction of a lightening bolt, which was shield(scutum) emblem used by a number of Roman Legions, including the infamous Tenth. The tenth, which fought for Julius Caesar, also was used to put down the revolt in Judea. However as much as the engraving looks like a lightening bolt to contemporary eyes, the Roman depiction of a lightening bolt was stylistically a little bit different. So this is probably merely a pleasing geometric design, quite handsome nonetheless. The construction of the ring is of the more archaic style where the bands and bezel are crafted separately and then attached. The workmanship is quite competent however– it is very difficult to ascertain that the bands and bezel are not of one-piece construction. Despite the archaic style. The craftsmanship is not in the slightest crude. The bezel is quite sturdy, a whopping three
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AD200 Engraved Roman Pannonia Hungary Sz6 Ring + 19thC Antique 2½ct Russia Agate
Very Elegant and Bold Size 6 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Gemstone Bezel. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Siberian Agate Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Pannonia– present-day Hungary) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6(U.S. Diameter: 20mm* 16mm(overall dimensions excluding gemstone) 18mm* 15mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(length) 9mm(height) 2mm(thickness– excluding gemstone) Gemstone: 10mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 4mm(thickness) 2.46 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 8mm(at bezel) 6mm(at sides) 1 1/4mm(at back) Weight: 2.54 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent. Entirely intact, evidencing only moderate wear and moderately light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) ... moreProfessionally conserved. DETAIL: A handsome. Nicely constructed Roman bronze ring with very bold and handsome features. The ring sports a large bezel which at one time held a large 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 in the ancient Roman world) or with some form of quartz crystal; i.e. clear quartz, orange quartz(carnelian” or purple quartz(amethyst” The ring is heavy and rugged, and much like a contemporary ring, of one-piece construction. 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. This ring though heavy and somewhat brutish in appearance. Nonetheless has almost an almost“minimalist” contemporary flavor, the design literally“timeless” The Romans had a number of different adhesives they used, some of the most common being resin and bitumen. However these adhesives generally eventually failed, and it is qui
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AD300 Roman Moesia (Bulgaria) Sz7 Ring + Antique 19thC 3¾ct Orange Carnelian Gem
Very Elegant Size 7 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Orange Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Moesia– present-day Bulgaria) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 7(U.S. Diameter: 21 1/2mm* 18mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 18 1/2mm*17mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(breadth) 10 1/2mm(height) 1 1/2mm(thickness) excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 12mm(breadth) 10mm(height) 5mm(thickness) 3.78 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 9 1/2mm(at bezel) 7mm(at sides) 4mm(at back) Weight: 4.45 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Relatively intact(repaired fractured band) Relatively light wear consistent with modest usage in the ancient world, moderately light porosity(surface ... morepitting caused 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 size 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
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AD223 Silver Roman Denari Coin Emperor Severus Alexander Goddess of Peace “Pax”
Silver Roman Denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander with Goddess(of Peace) Pax” 223 A.D. OBVERSE INSCRIPTION: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. OBVERSE DEPICTION: The head of Severus Alexander. Right, draped, laureate crown(laurel wreath) REVERSE INSCRIPTION: PAX AETERNA AVG. REVERSE DEPICTION: The“Goddess” Pax enrobed and diademed. Standing with sceptre in one hand and olive branch in the other. ATTRIBUTION: City of Rome Mint 223 A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 20 millimeters. Weight: 2.21 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, details below or click) We can reverse coin in mounting if you prefer opposite side showing front. DETAIL: This is a very handsome and somewhat uncommon ... moresilver denarius produced in the imperial city of Rome itself. Sometime during the year 223 A.D. The coin is in very good condition, only very light wear from circulation in ancient Rome, the legends and themes very clear and distinct. It was well struck both front and back, and an exceptionally well-centered strike at that on a very generous flan. Unlike most coins of the era, the strike caught the entirely of both the legends and the themes, and this is applicable to both the obverse as well as the reverse. It is without a doubt an exceptional and superior strike. The obverse of the coin depicts the head of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander, depicted draped and with laureate crown; and the legend“IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG” M AVR SEV ALEXAND” of course refers to the Emperor’s full name. Marcus Aurelis Severus Alexander. The“M” is obviously the initial for“Marcus” AVR” is short for“Aurelian” V” as there is no“U” in Roman Latin. SEV” is short for“Severus” and these abbreviations are followed by“ALEXAND” short for“Alexander” The“IMP” preface to his name is an abbreviation for“Imperator” Imperator was originally a title or acclamation awarded to victori
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145AD Roman Silver Denarius Coin Empress Faustina Jr Goddess of Hope Spes Flower
Silver Roman Denarius of Empress Faustina the Younger Wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius(of“Gladiator” Fame) with the Goddess(of Hope and Prosperity) Spes” Greek“Elpis” 145-161 A.D. OBVERSE INSCRIPTION: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. OBVERSE DEPICTION: The bust of Empress Faustina. Draped, hair pined into a bun. REVERSE INSCRIPTION: AVGVSTI PII FIL. REVERSE DEPICTION: The Goddess Spes standing. Enrobed, holding the hem of her robe with one hand, a flower in the other hand. ATTRIBUTION: City of Rome Mint between 145 and 161 A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 16*15 millimeters. Weight: 2.71 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, details below or click) For a more authentic touch. We also have ... moreavailable handcrafted Greek black leather cords. We can reverse coin in mounting if you prefer opposite side showing front. DETAIL: This is a very handsome. Fairly rare silver denarius produced in the city of Rome itself sometime between 145 and 161 A.D. It is in very good condition, evidencing only moderate wear from circulation in ancient Rome, but the legends and themes remain clear and distinct. It was well struck both front and back the result a little oblong. As a result of the oblong strike, the coin is just a little undersized, too small to catch the entire strike. The entirety of the theme(the“pictures” is present, but a portion of the Latin legends are lost. But on the other hand, it is a fairly thick coin in very high relief, almost as if it were ancient Greek coin. On the whole it is without a doubt a superior strike, the slightly undersized nature being more than made up by the thickness of the coin and the height of the relief. The obverse of the coin depicts bust of the Empress Faustina“the Younger” Daughter of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius(the elderly emperor of Hollywood’s“Gladiator) mother of future Emperor Commo
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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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AD400 Roman Thrace Bulgaria Engraved Intaglio Bronze Ring Sz7 Grain Galley Ship
Size 6 3/4 Genuine Ancient Engraved Roman Bronze Ring 5th Century A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Engraved Intaglio Bezel. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 5th Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6 3/4(U.S. Bezel: 11mm(breadth) 9mm(height) Fixed Width 2 1/2mm Band. Diameter: 19 1/2mm*18mm(outer diameter) 18mm*17mm(inner diameter) Weight: 1.15 grams. CONDITION: Superb! Completely intact. Very light wear consistent with occasional use. Very little porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: An exceptionally well preserved bronze intaglio ring circa 1st century A.D. bearing remarkable workmanship and demonstrating the technique of reverse intaglio carving. There are several photo enlargements of the intaglio bezel below. And you can see the technique ... moreused in this remarkable and ancient art form. An intaglio ring was used to press the wearer's"seal" into lead, clay, or wax, leaving an impression created by the ring's bezel. Though oftentimes the carved intaglio seal might be in the form of a gemstone such as carnelian, carved and then mounted onto a ring; frequently the intaglio seal was created by simply carving into a metal bezel– such as is the case here. Rather than in relief, the image was created recessed, and everything had to be carved in mirror image so that when a piece of clay or wax was impressed with the seal, the image would be“right side out” The recessed engraving here seems to be that of one of the sailing vessels(a cargo galley) which Rome used to transport grain from Alexandria to Rome. And other commodities throughout the Mediterranean. Close examination of the metal work(see below) reveals a remarkable illustration of the technique. One of the images directly below is a very large blow-up of the bezel– which can be viewed for detail. As you can see, several holes are drilled into the material(whether it be gemstone or metal) to provide a starting point for the engravers
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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 Roman Epirus (Albania) Ring Sz4¾ + Antique 19thC Yemen Mahogany Obsidian
Very Elegant Size 4 3/4 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 200 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Russian Crafted Yemeni Mahogany Obsidian Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Eprius– present-day Albania) Second or Third Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 5(U.S. Diameter: 18mm(outer dimensions) 15mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 11mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 2mm(thickness– excluding gemstone) Tapered Width Band: 4 1/2mm(at bezel) 2 1/2mm(at sides) 2 1/2mm(at back) Gemstone: 9mm(breadth) 7mm(height) 2 1/2mm(thickness) 1.01 carats(approximate weight) Weight: 0.62 grams(excluding gemstone) CONDITION: Very good. Intact, moderately light wear, mild porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A handsome. ... moreNicely constructed Roman bronze ring with understated but very elegant features. The ring sports a large bezel which at one time held a gemstone, probably originally carnelian(orange colored quartz) or perhaps lapis lazuli, amethyst, or quartz crystal. However it is not possible to determine the type of gemstone the ring originally possessed as it was recovered without a gemstone. The ring possesses a large oval concave bezel which forms a“cup” for an oval gemstone. The ring is fairly light in construction, of 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. This ring has almost modern styling, the design literally“timeless” 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 gemst
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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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200AD Roman Provincial Dacia (Romania) 3 Panel Geometric Engraved Ring Size 6½
Genuine Ancient Engraved Roman Bronze Ring Third Century A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Three Panels of Engraved Geometric Symbols. ATTRIBUTION: Roman Provincial Dacia. Third Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 6 1/2(U.S. Diameter: 19 1/2mm(outer diameter) 17 1/2mm* 17 1/4mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 12 1/2mm(breadth) 8mm(height) 2mm(thickness) Tapered Width Band: 7 1/2mm(at bezel) 4 1/2mm(at sides) 3mm(at back) Weight: 3.34 grams. CONDITION: Very Good! Complete. Moderately light wear consistent with ancient usage. Moderate porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A well preserved third century A.D. Roman engraved bronze ring from Provincial Dacia. The ring is preserved well. Only lightly worn in antiquity, so the detail is well preserved. As you can ... moresee, the ring is very bold, handsome, and appealing in design. The large, marquise-shaped bezel features a sharply incised design. As you can see there are three engraved panels of engraved symbols, the center most panels being a series of engraved chevrons(V” one fitting inside the next. The center most panel is flanked on both sides by a panel of diagonal hash marks. It’s possible that there is some significance to the pattern, but it is more likely that it was simply a pleasing geometric design which was popular to the era and region. Dots, hash-marks, V” and“X” symbols were often used as design elements with no special significance, and their appearance is oftentimes entirely mundane and ordinary. Regardless. The ring is a wonderful, well-preserved piece of ancient Roman jewelry. It has a beautiful and rich tone, a dark, almost chocolate hue very characteristic of ancient bronze, very handsome. The ring is of 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
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AD350 Roman Antioch Pagan Christian Celtic Evil Eye Talisman Child’s Bronze Ring
Size 2 3/4 Genuine Ancient“Evil Eye” Concentric Circles Pattern Roman Pagan/Christian Bronze Ring 350 AD. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman-Celtic Bronze Ring with bezel featuring engraved concentric circles– symbols of both Roman Paganism and ancient Christianity. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Antiochia. Syria) Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 2 3/4(U.S. Diameter: 17mm x 16mm(outer diameter) 15mm* 14 1/2mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 17 1/2mm(diameter) 1mm(thickness) Fixed(but Irregular) 2 1/2 to 3mm Width Band. Weight: 1.96 grams. Chain: Contemporary bronze tone 48 centimeters(18 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. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is bronze ... moretone, 18 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Very good! Completely intact. Moderately light wear, moderately heavy porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: An exceptionally well crafted and intact ancient Roman bronze ring circa 350-400 A.D. 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 was in contrast 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 most outstanding feature to this ring is found in the engraved/punched bezel. Motif od which is laden with symbolism. Note that there are ten punched/engraved concentric circles, or“eyes” The symbolism of such“eyes” found on items of personal adornment arose in very ancient times…much more ancient than the Romans or even their predecessors the Classical Greeks, the Persians, and eve
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AD300 Roman Judaea Israel Lightening Bolt Ring 10th Legionary Army Fretensis Sz9
Very Elaborate. Heavy, Size 8 3/4 Genuine Ancient Engraved Lightening Bolt Bezel Roman Bronze Ring 3rd Century A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Lightening Bolt Bezel. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Judaea) Late Second or Third Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 8 3/4(U.S. Diameter: 21mm(outer diameter) 20mm* 19mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 11mm(breadth) 11mm(height) 1 1/2mm(thickness) square bezel with rounded-off corners. Tapered Width Band: 6 1/2mm(at bezel) 4mm(at sides) 3mm(at back) Weight: 3.33 grams. CONDITION: Good! Completely intact. Very light wear, moderately light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: A remarkably well preserved bronze ring circa 3rd century A.D. As you can see. The ring is very bold, handsome, and elegant in design. The"bezel" ... moreor face of the ring is engraved with a classic lightening bolt design accentuated with a periphery line composed of diagonal multiple hash marks at the four corners of the bezel. The diagonal has marks on the both sides are considered by many scholars to be“large” lightening bolts, i.e. a close-up of one zig-zag. Within the frame formed by the two opposing“single zig-zag” lightening bolts is an exceeding finely engraved tight series of zig-zags, forming a long, intricate lightening bolt from the top to the bottom edge of the bezel. Though it is hard to discern from some angles of view as it is so exceedingly fine, the engraved lightening bolt design is remarkably well preserved, very intricate, and bears very minimal signs of wear(anything more than very light wear and the central elongated zig-zag will wear smooth and disappear, leaving only the flanking“close-up” single zig-zags) However with respect to this specimen. Both the bezel and the bands evidence very light wear, and the elongated central lightening bolt is entirely intact. Of course, close examination will nonetheless reveal unmistakable signs of wear. This should no
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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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AD244 Silver Roman Denarius (Coin) Emperor Philip the Arab Goddess of Peace Pax
Silver Roman Antoninianus(Successor to the“Denarius” of Emperor“Philip the Arab” with Goddess(of Peace) Pax” 244 A.D. OBVERSE INSCRIPTION: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. OBVERSE DEPICTION: The bust of Emperor Philip I. Draped, with radiate crown. REVERSE INSCRIPTION: PAX AETERN. REVERSE DEPICTION: The“Goddess” Pax striding left with olive branch held aloft in extended right hand; scepter held in left hand. ATTRIBUTION: City of Rome Mint sometime in 244 A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 23 x 22 1/2 millimeters. Weight: 3.59 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, details below or click) For a more authentic touch. We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. We can ... morereverse coin in mounting if you prefer opposite side showing front. DETAIL: This is a very handsome silver antoninianus produced in the city of Rome itself sometime during the year 244 A.D. The coin is in superb condition. Evidencing only very light wear from circulation in ancient Rome. It was well struck both front and back, on a very generous planchet(blank) and was well-centered. Unlike most coins of the era, the strike caught the entirely of both the legends and the themes, and this is applicable to both the obverse as well as the reverse. The only shortcoming of the specimen is that quite characteristic of the coinage of the era, the reverse strike was struck with a worn die, and so the reverse is of lower profile and not quite as finely detailed as is the obverse. These coins were all struck by hand(of course) and the reverse dies were generally used about three times as long as were the obverse dies(which contained the emperor’s image and so had better be sharp and well struck) Consequentially as the rear die was used for tends of thousands of strikes. Even half-way through its life the die was worn down, and the resulting reverse strikes were of lower pr
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Roman Sculpted "Fist Fight" Bronze Ring AD300 Size 8+ Protect Against Evil Eye
Size 8 1/2 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze"Fist Fight" Ring with Sculpted Bands Fourth Century A.D. Ancient Roman“sculpted” bronze ring raised bezel. Raised sculpted embellishments on both bezel and bands, remains of engraved concentric circles(protection from“evil eye” symbols of both Roman Paganism and ancient Christianity) Size 8 1/2. Is in excellent condition and is completely intact. Evidences moderate wear consistent with very sustained, regular(ancient) usage. Evidences relatively light oxidation(corrosion or fine surface pitting frequently caused by contact with caustic soil while buried) Was professionally restored and conserved. Eastern Roman Empire(Syria) 4th Century A.D. Fits ring size 8 1/2(U.S. Bezel: 6mm(diameter at head) 15mm(breadth at base) 7mm(width at base) 5mm(thickness or height) Tapered Width Band: 5mm(at bezel) ... more4mm(at sides) 3mm(at back) Diameter: 26mm* 23mm(outer diameter) 19 ½* 19mm(inner diameter) Weight: 5.03 grams. Here's an well preserved Roman bronze ring circa fifth century A.D. Rather than the ring archaic style of construction. Where the bezel is crafted separately from the band, and then attached; this is the more advanced Roman design which incorporated the bezel and bands into one piece, much like a contemporary ring. This gives the ring a very classical, almost timeless character. You can see that the ring possesses a“sculpted” design. The bezel or center portion of the ring is an elevated oval shaped pyramid. The bezel is flanked top and bottom with quite distinct arrow shaped accents which point, when worn, to the bezel and away from the finger(perpendicular to the band) Flanking the other two sides of the bezel, positioned further down along the band, are two more, albeit longer, arrow shaped accents parallel to the band. However handsome the sculpted features of the ring. They also had a profane and practical side. The center of the bezel and the two flanking flanges all protrude several millimeters outward. Like a number of the sim
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AD196 Silver Roman Denarius (Coin) Emperor Septimius Severus Vota Publica Gods
Silver Roman Denarius of Emperor Septimius Severus with a Reverse Theme of"Vota Pvblica" Public Vows" Showing Septimius Making Offerings to the Gods- 196-197 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: VOTA PVBLICA. REVERSE DEPICTION: The Emperor standing left shown emptying a patera(an offering dish) into/over an altar with flame. ATTRIBUTION: City of Rome Mint between 196 and 197 A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 18 millimeters. Weight: 3.41 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, details below or click) DETAIL: This is a very handsome silver ... moredenarius produced in the city of Rome itself either in 196 or 197 A.D. It is in relatively good condition. Substantial wear from circulation in ancient Rome, but the legends and themes remain clear and distinct. It was well struck both front and back the result a little irregular but very typical for the era. Atypical for the era, the strike was well-centered, and so caught most of both the legends and the themes, and this is applicable to both the obverse as well as the reverse. The coin is just a little undersized, too small to catch the entire strike(a few letters of the legends are missing- a quite common characteristic of the era) But on the other hand, it is a very thick coin in remarkably high relief, almost as if it were ancient Greek coin. On the whole it is without a doubt a very well struck coin, the slightly undersized nature of the planchet being more than made up by the thickness of the coin and the height of the relief. The obverse of the coin depicts the head of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, depicted with laureate crown; and the legend"L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII" L SEPT SEV" of course refers to the Emperor's name, Lucius Septimius S
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100AD Roman Judaea Israel Phoenicia Palestine Bronze Punch Dot Leech Bracelet
Heavy Genuine Ancient Roman(Province of Judaea) Bronze Leech-Style Bracelet With Punch Dot Design Circa 0-100 A.D. Mounted onto plaque or shadow box upon request(additional shipping charges apply) CLASSIFICATION: Roman-Judaean Bronze Bracelet. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Judaea) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Outside Diameter: 75 x 71 millimeters. Inside Diameter: 68 x 63 millimeters. Band Thickness: 8 millimeters at top; 2 millimeters at bottom. Band Width: 9 millimeters at top; 3 millimeters at bottom. Weight: 56.56 grams. CONDITION: Fair. Quite substantial and well-constructed. One overlapping end of bracelet chipped off. Otherwise entirely intact and of sound integrity. Moderately heavy porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: An intact fairly well preserved. Heavy ... moreRoman bronze bracelet circa 1st century 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. As you can see(with some difficulty) the surface of the bracelet bears a fairly complex series of punch dot style decorative lines running parallel with the circumference on both sides of the bracelet. The bracelet is fairly large and would fit a lady of slim to medium build, or a man of very slender 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 substantial porosity(surface pitting caused by burial in earth) Unlike so many smaller bronze artifacts which are completely destroyed by corrosion, this particular piece is still intact. However it clearly spent almost two thousand years in fairly corrosive soil conditions. You can see how corrosion/oxidation has sculpted the metal into a series of shallow scallops. 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
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NEW "Cruelty & Civilization" Roman Games Coliseum Gladiator Circus Chariot Races
Cruelty and Civilization: The Roman Games by Roland Auguet. DESCRIPTION: Published at $39.99] Hardback with Dust Jacket: 222 pages. Publisher: Barnes& Noble; 1998) The great spectacles of Ancient Rome were not merely casual entertainment. A matter of choice for the audience, like the modern theatre. Under the Empire the games had become a public opiate and they ended by giving the daily life of Rome its rhythm and luster. From one year to the next, the Roman citizens lived in anticipation of the games; they provided excitement and helped the citizens forget the mediocrity of their own condition and their lack of political power. In the course of endless festivals, the most minutely organized productions were staged at vast expense, and Rome developed its own cult of the'star' This cult was not the product of naive popular imagery: ... moreidols and outcasts at the same time, yet doomed to a bloody death, the champions of the arena were the instruments of collective pleasure. Roland Auguet has not restricted himself to the detailed reconstruction of these spectacles; he has also analyzed the emotions of the crowd and the motives of the rulers. He explains why the games were so important in the life of the city and what the popularity of these spectacles, this strange combination of“Cruelty and Civilization” reveals about the mentality of the citizens of Rome. The book also includes twenty-four illustrations that capture the pomp and drama of the Roman games. CONDITION: New and unread. Slight edge wear and scuffing to dust jacket consistent with open-shelf book store stock. 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: Cruelty and Civilization” offers an in-depth look at the Roman games as a force vital to the functioning of the empire. Gladiatorial combats. Chariot races and other spectacles were a kind of public opiate for the citizens of Ancient Rome, giving rhythm and ex
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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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AD300 Roman Pannonia (Hungary) Bronze Ring Sz9¼ Antique 19thC 8ct Carnelian Gem
Very Elegant Size 9 1/4 Genuine Ancient Roman Bronze Ring 300 A.D. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Roman Bronze Ring. Antique Handcrafted Nineteenth Century Orange Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Provincial Pannonia– present-day Hungary) Third or Fourth Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Fits ring size 9 1/4(U.S. Diameter: 22mm* 21mm(outer dimensions excluding gemstone) 20mm* 19mm(inner diameter) Bezel: 16mm(breadth) 12mm(height) Excluding gemstone. Gemstone: 18mm(breadth) 13mm(height) 4mm(thickness) 8.15 carats(approximate weight) Tapered Width Band: 13mm(at bezel) 2 1/2mm(at sides) 2mm(at back) Weight: 3.65 grams(without gemstone) CONDITION: Excellent! Completely intact. Moderate to moderately-heavy wear consistent with frequent usage, modest porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally ... moreconserved. 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. It is quite likely that the ring was worn most of a lifetime. As it would take most of a life time to wear down the raised platform bezel to the extent evidenced. In fact the extent of the wear is significant enough that it suggests that the ring might have been worn during the lifetime of more than one owner. Perhaps it was a family heirloom handed down betwe
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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 18thC 2ct Blue Sapphire Celt Roman Greek Magic
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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Roman Sunshine 19thC Antique Scotland 36½ct Citrine
COLOSSAL Antique Nineteenth Century Thirty-Six and One-Half Carat Genuine Natural Faceted“Baguette Cut” Orange Citrine. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 23mm. Width: 18mm. Depth: 11mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 36.42 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, 19th century“Madeira orange” or bright cognac colored citrine which originated from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century ... moreVictorian Scotland, citrine has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. 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 gemstone was crafted into a“baguette” cut. This is a very fine, richly colored cognac orange colored 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, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. Unlike tod
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19thC Antique 2¼ct Rose Quartz Roman-Assyrian Love Gemstone
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural Two and One-Third Carat Hand Crafted/Polished Indian Rose Quartz Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Polished Indian Rose Quartz Cabochon. ORIGIN: 19th century India. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth(Thickness) 4mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 2.32 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: For the ancient Assyrians and Romans rose quartz was a traditional gift expressing love or affection. Here's a very nice quality 19th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished bright rose quartz semi-precious gemstone from India. This is an exceptionally nice. High quality specimen, with beautiful, pastel, delicate rose colored gemstone. Rose Quartz gemstones and jewelry were extremely popular throughout the ... moreancient Mediterranean, and maintained its immense popularity through Renaissance and into Victorian Europe. During the Roman Empire carnelian, closely related to rose quartz, was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. The Romans acquired their taste for both carnelian and rose quartz from the Phoenicians, who traded extensively in both forms of quartz. As well rose quartz was also an important trade good in ancient India. Since before recorded history evidence suggests that various forms of quartz(including rose quartz. Amethyst, carnelian, and aventurine) were amongst the most favored gemstones for at least the past 10,000 years. This particular specimen is of very nice quality, very beautiful, and is gemstone quality and at least to the eye, without blemish. However close examination of the gemstone reveals that the gemstone has been hand shaped and hand finished. The slight irregularities which are the hallmark of a handcrafted gemstone are generally regarded as appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered detrimental. Unlike today’s computer controlled machine finished gemstones, the cut and finish of a gemstone such as this is the legacy o
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Antique 3ct+ Scotland Amethyst Roman Legionnaire Amulet Gemstone
HUGE Three Carat(Plus) Antique Genuine Natural Amethyst Faceted Emerald CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Amethyst Octagon. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.35 Carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, Persians and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Amethyst is described in the Bible(Exodus 28:19; 39:12) as one of the 12 stones adorning the breastplate(hoshen) of the high priests of Yahweh. Legends of the ancient classical Mediterranean attribute the Amethyst's lovely color to the Greek God ... moreBacchus(the god of wine) Here's a large, very clean, 19th century faceted emerald-cut amethyst 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. This is a very fine pale lavender colored semi-precious gemstone. 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. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. 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 gemsto
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Antique 19thC 4½ct Siberia Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gem
Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural Russian Four and Two-Third Carat Regal. Bright Forest Green“Chrome” Tourmaline Faceted Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Chrome Tourmaline Faceted Oval. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains of Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 9mm. Depth: 7mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.65 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings. 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 ... morecalled"turmali" parcels. Here's an exquisitely colored antique faceted chrome tourmaline oval from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Though the country best known for green tourmaline is Tanzania(and to a lesser 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
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18thC Antique 1½ct+ Tourmaline Ancient Roman Greek Gemstone Cabochon
Antique Eighteenth Century Genuine Natural Russian One and Two-Third Quarter Carat Cognac Amber Colored Oval Cut Tourmaline Cabochon. CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.61 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. 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, ... morewhich 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, richly textured dark“cognac amber” colored tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Richly hued, this gemstone was hand crafted and finished 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. Though by contemporary standards it would not be considered a high-quality gemstone, by eighteenth century standards it is a very nice gemstone, quite typical of antique, handcrafted Siberian tourmaline of the era. Despite its shortcomings, it is nonetheless very beautiful. The gemstone is clearly not even remotely near flawless. It possesses quite a lot of seamed colorless crystalline material scattered through the gemstone. These crystalline blemishes are not obnoxious. But of course if you hold the gemstone close to your eye and examine it intently, or certainly i
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36ct Handcrafted Polish Amethyst Roman Warrior Amulet
Thirty-Six Carat! Russian Handcrafted Checkerboard Faceted Oval Cut Polish Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Gemstone. GEMSTONE ORIGIN: Poland. Handcrafted in or near Yekaterinburg(Siberia) Russia SIZE: Length: 23mm. Width: 21mm. Depth: 14mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 35.99 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most ancient Mediterranean cultures. Including the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Celts believed that amethyst would protect against becoming intoxicated, and would protect soldiers from harm in battle. Here’s a flawless quality green amethyst, also known as prasiolite, the gemstone originally from Poland. Exported to Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan, part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production ... moreof the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. Green amethyst is relatively uncommon, and can be quite expensive. This is a very fine. Beautifully colored semi-precious gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from inclusions, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright with brilliant sparkles. Though green amethyst occurs naturally, it tends to be just a bit lighter in shade than this specimen, so I suspect that it’s likely(though not certain) that it was heat-treated. 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. Of course these characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones. Most serious collectors consider such gemstones mor
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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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Antique 19thC Handcrafted 1ct Sapphire Roman Sorcery 14K Gold Ring Size 7
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Third Carat(Plus) Faceted Bright. Royal Blue Sapphire Round. Contemporary High Quality Solid 14kt Yellow Gold Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.36 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid yellow gold setting is also available. 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 ... moredate back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural bright blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. This gemstone was hand crafted into the sparkling faceted round you see here in the 19th century by a Russian artisan. 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 was an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. It is brightly colored a regal medium blue. 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. The gemstone is to the eye, virtually flawless. Even in these photo enlargements here(300% it is impossible to discern any blemishes. This is really an exceptional precious gemstone- the color and quality both fa
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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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RARE ½ct Antique 19thC Demantoid 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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Gateway to Middle Ages Roman Italy vs. Barbarians Goths
The Gateway to the Middle Ages: Italy by Eleanor Shipley Duckett. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 219 pages. Publisher: Ann Arbor Paperbacks; 1988) ISBN: 047206049X. Italy at the opening of the Dark Ages: a land of siege and battle; of murder. Famine, and intrigue. This is the story of the struggle to defend Italian lands against the Eastern Goths and the waves of barbarians from the North. Theodoric the Great dreams of a Roman Empire reinvigorated with Gothic Blood, while the imprisoned Boethius, last of the Roman philosophers and first of the scholastics, writes his immortal work of suffering and consolation. CONDITION: Lightly bumped corners. Faded spine, couple of pages are creased from being bumped, otherwise unread and clean, in Very Good condition. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, ... moreAND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: Portrays the struggle to defend Italian lands against the Eastern Goths and barbarians from the North at the beginning of the Dark Ages. One of three volumes of Professor Duckett's classic series"The Gateway to the Middles Ages" Italy; France and Britain; Monasticism) This quintessential account of the civilization which arose from the ruins of the Roman Empire is considered on of the most significant accounts of the early Middle Ages. PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS: REVIEW: Professor Duckett writes a history of this period that is as full of intellectual excitement as those centuries were of military excitement. REVIEW: New light on the troubled origins of the medieval spirit. Professor Duckett possesses a happy faculty of bringing to life figures of this far-off age. READER REVIEW: REVIEW: It seems like there's always a big gap in the history of Western Europe in general and Italy in particular as the Western Roman Empire. The scene always shifts to Constantinople for the continuation of the Roman Empire. The history of Western Europe seems to pick up about 500 years later at the time of Charlemagne the Great and
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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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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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