Antique Persian Turquoise Bead Necklace armor A hand-formed gold orb with

A hand-formed gold orb with mirrored decorative filigree elements around both ends

The rock crystal is topped with a gold mini-dome and wrapped in a gold bezel

An ancient goldsmithing technique where tiny spheres of gold are hand placed on a jewel to form textures or patterns

This powerful protective symbol is as popular today as it was in antiquity

This exceptional 22-karat gold sculpture shows the gracefulness and strength of the resilient bull

Antique Persian Turquoise Bead Necklace armor A hand-formed gold orb withA one of a kind necklace composed of antique turquoise beads in various oblong and rounded hand cut shapes of the type popular in Ancient Egypt. The greens, blues, and brown tones are complemented by the 22 karat gold tubes and hook clasp. Turquoise has been mined in Iran (or Persia) for more than 5000 years.