Jewelry was an important part of ancient Egyptian culture. Excavation at the Karnak temple found a 2,600-year-old pot filled with gold jewelry, beads, and statues. The statues of Egyptian gods ...

Similarly, an amethyst beaded necklace from ancient Rome estimated to be from 1st century B.C. to 1st century A.D. is expected to fetch $6,000 to $8,000, far below the cost of a trendy 10-motif ...

Beads, often cut from precious metal and stone, were strung into intricate necklaces and bracelets. The brooch, a stylish pin, shows the style and function of jewelry in ancient Egyptian times.