Rare ancient Egyptian jewelry now costs less than a Cartier bracelet: ‘Wearable art’ By . Brooke Kato. Published Jan. 27, 2025, 12:47 p.m. ET.

“Ancient jewelry is much less expensive than what retail is right now,” she said. In fact, some of the items up for auction ...

Archeologists unearthed an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials along with a trove of jewelry near the famed city of Luxor, Egyptian authorities said. Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry ...

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Family Tomb Full of Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings The 3,800-year-old site near the city of Luxor holds the remains of 11 individuals, who may have been ...

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.

In ancient Egypt, jewelry was believed to have "apotropaic" powers, meaning it could ward off evil. For the living, these adornments were thought to protect against disease and danger.

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 ...