Prehistoric Artifacts Jewels

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Prehistoric Artifacts Jewels

Mysterious ancient roman archaeological finds, from treasures you can’t imagine to bejeweled human remains, here are 10 of the greatest and most mysterious archaeological finds ever made in ancient Rome.

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Ancient Egyptian ring (gold and green jasper) with an image of the god Ptah.  Artist unknown; ca. 664-322 BCE (Late Period).  Now in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.  Photo credit: Walters Art Museum.

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Jasper Red Brecciated Necklace 

This gorgeous piece looks a bit like a jumble of wild, unpredictable patterns in shades of olive green and reds.  925 Solid Silver Necklace, pendant contains up to 20% of foreign materials or inclusions, including organic matter, which determine the color, pattern and appearance of the stone.

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History of Silver

The use of silver dates back many years, demonstrating the metal’s rich history. In ancient Egyptian times, some believed that silver possessed religious and spiritual significance, and it was often used during worship. Originally considered much more precious than gold, silver did not become available to the middle class until the 16th and 17th centuries. In the 1800s, nobility began using silver in their tableware, flatware, and other serving accessories.

Since early history, “silver” went by many different names. First introduced in 12th-century lore, “sterling” became part of silver’s common name. As payment for English cattle, an association of eastern Germans compensated the British with silver coins dubbed "Easterlings." Eventually, the Easterling was widely accepted as a standard of English currency. Ultimately abbreviated to "Sterling," the name now refers to the highest grade of silver metal.

source -brilliance.com