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Aiko Clarke

Aiko Clarke writes for the Jewels & Gemstones department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of jewels & gemstones.

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Element of Wig Decoration — Anonymous, Dynasty 12

Element of Wig Decoration

October 10, 2026Element of Wig Decoration — Anonymous, Dynasty 12

Element of Wig Decoration

October 10, 2026Pair of Figure in Flower Ornaments — Anonymous, Maya style (250-900)

Pair of Figure in Flower Ornaments

October 10, 2026Pectoral Ornament — Anonymous, Mixtec or Aztec style

Pectoral Ornament

October 10, 2026Petal-Shaped Bead — Anonymous, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE)

Petal-Shaped Bead

October 10, 2026Necklace Bead in the Form of a Fish — India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)

Necklace Bead in the Form of a Fish

October 10, 2026Ring — Anonymous, Dogon-style maker

Ring

October 10, 2026Headdress Ornament — China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Headdress Ornament

October 10, 2026Mandarin Necklace — China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Mandarin Necklace

October 10, 2026String for Men's Hat — Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

String for Men’s Hat

October 10, 2026
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