Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Gold and Lapis

Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Gold and Lapis   « Less

46 cm; pendant= 8.9 x 11.4 cm 114.9 gms - (FJ.0008)Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Gold Condition: Very Fine

46 cm; pendant= 8.9 x 11.4 cm 114.9 gms - (FJ.0008)Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Gold Condition: Very Fine   « Less

The sacred beetle of ancient Egypt, the scarab is an emblem of the creator, Khepera. The word kepher denotes Being, Existence, Creation, or Becoming, and the god Kephera is  More »

The sacred beetle of ancient Egypt, the scarab is an emblem of the creator, Khepera. The word kepher denotes Being, Existence, Creation, or Becoming, and the god Kephera is the self-existent maker of all things. The worship of the scarab, which is symbolic of resurrection and fertility, dates from the earliest period of civilization in Egypt. Carved scarabs served two major functions: as amulets with protective and religious powers, and as personal seals, which designated the property and authority of the individual whose name was placed upon them. In both cases, the power ascribed to the scarab was very great—in life they served as the signature of their owner and were thought to bring prosperity, and in the afterlife they ensured rebirth through eternity. - (MT.133)Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Tutankhamun Medium: Gold Condition: Very Fine   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Gold Condition: Fine

Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Gold Condition: Fine   « Less

This contemporary bracelet was recently created utilizing the same style and materials from the treasures of Tutankhamun. This bracelet features a scarab in the center,  More »

This contemporary bracelet was recently created utilizing the same style and materials from the treasures of Tutankhamun. This bracelet features a scarab in the center, flanked by serpents, terminating in lotus blossoms. The gold is inlaid with precious stones, namely lapis lazuli, turquoise, and carnelian. The timeless beauty of this bracelet reveals that the design, although thousands of years old, is still as fresh and stylish as it was in the time of the pharaohs. Although the original was intended to adorn the king throughout the afterlife, this modern creation will make whoever wears it today feel like royalty while simultaneously evoking the majesty of Ancient Egypt. - (FJ.7218)Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Style: Tutankhamun Medium: Gold, Lapis Lazuli   « Less

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so-called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the Old and New Worlds, a stone  More »

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so-called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the Old and New Worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone’s intense green beauty. The famous queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the Red Sea coast in the First Century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds were found in the buried Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum that probably came originally from Egypt. In Mesoamerica, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshipped them as sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of Royalty, or in some cases were traded farther East to the Persian and Indian courts. Today, the major source for emeralds is South America and especially Colombia, where mines first worked by the Pre- Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has always made it a valuable and potent talisman. It is said to cure diseases of the eye, free the body from poisons, arrest physical decay of all sorts, stop dysentery, facilitate childbirth and end attacks of epilepsy. The bright velvety green of this gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been through the ages. - (FJ.2019)Origin: Russia Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Siberian Emerald Ring Medium: Emerald, Gold   « Less

This genuine Colombian cabochan emerald, weighing 9 carats, has been mounted in an 18 karat gold ring. A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the  More »

This genuine Colombian cabochan emerald, weighing 9 carats, has been mounted in an 18 karat gold ring. A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so-called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the Old and New Worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone’s intense green beauty. The famous queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the Red Sea coast in the First Century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds were found in the buried Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum that probably came originally from Egypt. In Mesoamerica, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshipped them as sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of Royalty, or in some cases were traded farther East to the Persian and Indian courts. Today, the major source for emeralds is South America and especially Colombia, where mines first worked by the Pre- Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has always made it a valuable and potent talisman. It is said to cure diseases of the eye, free the body from poisons, arrest physical decay of all sorts, stop dysentery, facilitate childbirth and end attacks of epilepsy. The bright velvety green of this gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been through the ages. - (FJ.2575)Origin: Colombia Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Emerald Rings Medium: Emerald and Gold   « Less

Esteemed from ancient times the emerald appears in the Bible as a stone in the breastplate of judgment. (Exodus 28: 18). As with other precious gems the emerald was thought  More »

Esteemed from ancient times the emerald appears in the Bible as a stone in the breastplate of judgment. (Exodus 28: 18). As with other precious gems the emerald was thought to have many curative properties-- including being good for eyesight, to drive off evil spirits, assist women in childbirth and help maintain the chastity of the wearer. In Upper Egypt a mine was in operation as early as 1650 B.C., with Greeks working the mines at the time of Alexander the Great: the same ones to yield magnificent emeralds for Cleopatra. This cabochon emerald ring is in keeping with the splendors of those ancient times, as elegant today as it would have been for monarchs who once ruled the world. - (FJ.5380)Origin: Colombia Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Cabochon Medium: Emerald, Gold   « Less

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone  More »

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone's intense green beauty. Queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the red sea coast in the first century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds (which had probably been exported from Egypt) were found in the buried roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. In Meso-America, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, particularly the Incas, to whom they were sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of royalty or were traded with Persian and Indian courts. Today, the major source of emeralds is South America, especially Columbia, where mines first worked by Pre-Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has al ways made it a valuable and potent talisman, and the bright velvety green of the gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been through the ages. - (FJ.5878)Origin: Columbia Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Emerald and Gold   « Less

Mounted in an 18 karat gold ring The emerald is one of the rarest of precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone of good  More »

Mounted in an 18 karat gold ring The emerald is one of the rarest of precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive abject. This gorgeous stone has a long and colorful history. Queen Cleopatra mined emeralds near Zabara on the Red Sea in the first century B. C. She loved to wear the jewel herself as did her paramour Julius Caesar. Emeralds were found in the buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Probably mined in Egypt. In Mesoamerica emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshipped them as sacred. Today, the major source is South America, especially Colombia where mines first worked by the Pre- Columbian people are still in use. The rarity of the emerald bas always made it a valuable and patent talisman. Its brilliant green makes it as desirable today as it bas always been through the ages. - (FJ.6291)Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Emerald Ring Medium: Emerald and Gold   « Less