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Thomas Ortega

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

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

Thumb Ring

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, 2026Pin with Yarn Figure — Peru, South Coast, Nasca style?

Pin with Yarn Figure

October 10, 2026Rosette for Wig Decoration — Anonymous, Dynasty 12

Rosette for Wig Decoration

October 10, 2026Necklace — Peru

Necklace

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

Petal-Shaped Bead

October 10, 2026Rosettes for Wig Decoration — Anonymous, Dynasty 12

Rosettes for Wig Decoration

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

Petal-Shaped Bead

October 10, 2026Arm Ring — Anonymous

Arm Ring

October 10, 2026Hat Jewel Depicting the Adoration of the Magi — France

Hat Jewel Depicting the Adoration of the Magi

October 10, 2026

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