Ram's head rock-crystal and gold bracelet styled like a torque (ca. 330-300 B.C.). Found in Macedonia, near Thessaloniki. "The rock-crystal hoops of the bracelets have been carefully cut, carved, and polished to produce a twisted appearance, highlighted by wire bindings fitted into the valleys."

From eye ailments to disorders of the blood, to improving mental health or bringing peace, sapphires have been used for special purposes in history and are believed by many to hold curative influences. Discover the history of sapphires and modern day interpretations using sapphires for well-being.

A special exhibition of ancient jewellery, to be held at the Museum for four months, beginning February 3, 1953. -- P. 1

Cave paintings back in 40,000 B.C. have expressed the production of objects of adornment, which archeologists have found. Despite research, it is still not for certain what their real function was …

Roman, Cameo with hand pinching an ear and a knotted scarf or diadem, 400-500 (source). The Greek inscription reads: “Remember me, your dear sweetheart, and fare well, Sophronios.” The gold setting is modern.