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Elena Petrov

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

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

Petal-Shaped Bead

October 10, 2026Necklace — Anonymous, Classic period

Necklace

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

Headdress Ornament

October 10, 2026Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol — India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)

Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol

October 10, 2026Fragment of a Necklace — Anonymous, Dynasty 18

Fragment of a Necklace

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, 2026Necklace Figurine Bead — Colombia

Necklace Figurine Bead

October 10, 2026Set of Headdress Ornaments — China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Set of Headdress Ornaments

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

Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace

October 10, 2026Elements from a Necklace — possibly Hungary, Bronze Age

Elements from a Necklace

October 10, 2026

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