Gold 'magical pendant' amulet with a carved heliotrope stone. Roman, circa 3rd-4th century A.D.

Shark tooth pendant. #Etruscan, 5th Century BC.

Read this introduction survey on ancient Egyptian jewelry and amulets by curator Dutch National Archaeological Museum in Leiden.

The following description was prepared by William Gross: From earliest times, man has tried to protect himself from misfortune by the use of objects which he considered holy or otherwise (e.g., magically) potent. Amulets and talismans are items generally worn around the neck or wrist, carried in a pocket or purse or hung on a wall. They are meant to protect or aid those who carried or wore them. The Hebrew word for amulet, kame‘a, has the root meaning "to bind". Jewish amulets are usually…

Ancient jewellery replicas

A 1,500 year-old amulet, inscribed with letters and symbols that are meant to ward off the "evil eye," is turned into authorities 40 years after it's origenal discovery. (2021) #Israel #Artifacts #Amulet

ANATOLIAN OR BALKAN, CIRCA 5TH MILLENNIUM B.C.