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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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Peacock Ring — Anonymous, Parthian Empire (247 BCE–224 CE)

Peacock Ring

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, 2026Inkstand — Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur

Inkstand

October 10, 2026Bird Bead — Colombia, Muisca style

Bird Bead

October 10, 2026Ornamental Brooch — Anonymous, Migration period

Ornamental Brooch

October 10, 2026Sidelocks and Elements of Wig Decoration — Anonymous, Dynasty 12

Sidelocks and Elements of Wig Decoration

October 10, 2026Comb (cisakulo) — Anonymous, Chokwe-style

Comb (cisakulo)

October 10, 2026Spiral Ring with Isis and Serapis — Greece or Italy, Rome (?)

Spiral Ring with Isis and Serapis

October 10, 2026Pendant — Anonymous, Dynasties 21–22

Pendant

October 10, 2026

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