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Lucas Nakamura

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

Petal-Shaped Bead

October 10, 2026Necklace — Peru

Necklace

October 10, 2026Ibex Bracelet Terminal — Iran, Achaemenid (550–330 BCE)

Ibex Bracelet Terminal

October 10, 2026Necklace Figurine Bead — Colombia

Necklace Figurine Bead

October 10, 2026Bird Bead — Colombia, Muisca style

Bird Bead

October 10, 2026Pendant with Matsya (fish incarnation of Vishnu) defeating Hayagriva — Northwestern India, Rajasthan Pratapgarh

Pendant with Matsya (fish incarnation of Vishnu) defeating Hayagriva

October 10, 2026Ornamental Brooch — Anonymous, Migration period

Ornamental Brooch

October 10, 2026Pendant of a Bird (Rooster?) — Anonymous, Geometric period (900-700 BCE)

Pendant of a Bird (Rooster?)

October 10, 2026Earring — Cyprus

Earring

October 10, 2026

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