Ancient Roman Coin Earrings w/ 16 Rubies

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #132162

What an astounding pair of earrings - truly one of a kind! These coins, more than 1650 years old, are well matched portraits of Emperor Constantine I "The Great" (307 - 337). Accenting them are 16 natural marquise-cut rubies. Bezels for the coins and gemstones are hand-crafted of gold-filled wire. A certificate of authenticity for the coins will be supplied with your purchase. They're from Thrace on the Balkan Peninsula, where a dig near the present town of Philippi recently yielded riches. It w... Click for details

Extra-Long Necklace of Roman Beads

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #22501

Reduced from $225...

More than 23" long including its teardrop, this spectacular strand of Roman ceramic and polished stone beads was purchased in its present form from an expert antiquities dealer in East Anglia. It's a real dazzler! At this length, it has no need of a clasp, so doesn't have one. (Please note: The loose beads visible i... Click for details