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Chiara De Luca

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

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Necklace — Peru

Necklace

October 10, 2026Modern blue beads removed from Necklace — Colombia, Muisca style

Modern blue beads removed from Necklace

October 10, 2026Set of Pendants Ending in a Bull's Head — India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)

Set of Pendants Ending in a Bull’s Head

October 10, 2026Hair Ringlet with Ram Head — Greece, Hellenistic period

Hair Ringlet with Ram Head

October 10, 2026Thumb Ring — Anonymous, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) or Republican period (1912-49)

Thumb Ring

October 10, 2026Buckle — China

Buckle

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

Petal-Shaped Bead

October 10, 2026Broad Collar — Anonymous, Style of late Dynasty 18 but essentially modern

Broad Collar

October 10, 2026Cross-Shaped Clock — P. Herbier

Cross-Shaped Clock

October 10, 2026Ornament — Anonymous, c. 300 BC-AD 100

Ornament

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