Artemis Fine Arts
invites collectors and holiday shoppers alike to
Glittering Finds: Ancient, Jewelry, Lux Goods
, a special seasonal auction taking place on December 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM (GMT-6) in Boulder, Colorado and online. This top-rated event brings together an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry, ancient pieces, luxury objects, glass, icons, coins, silver, and gold—each item carefully curated for its beauty, rarity, and craftsmanship. In this image:
Viking Silver Bracelet with Stamped Geometric Motifs
. Estimate $1,100-$1,650.
Wearable Ancient Egyptian Faience Bead Choker Necklace
. Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A beaded choker necklace, created in modern times but composed of authentic ancient Egyptian faience beads. The piece is strung with dozens of seed beads in hues of blue, black, red, and beige-yellow, recalling the vibrant palette so prized in Egyptian adornment. Estimate $900-$1,350.
Pair of Roman Silver Phallic Amulets - Fascina
. Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pair of Roman fascina amulets, each shaped as a compact, stylized phallus and cast in a distinctive alloy that speaks to the varied metallurgical practices of the Roman world. Estimate $600-$900.
Roman Silver Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio of Reaper
. Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A Roman silver ring set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with the image of a reaper at work, a motif associated with labor, endurance, and protective charm. Estimate $600-$900.
Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant w/ Granulation
. Eastern Mediterranean, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A Byzantine gold cross pendant of elegant construction, formed from four hollow, tapering cylindrical arms joined at the center with a cluster of fine granules. Made from 85.7 percent gold (approximately 20.6 karats), the piece carries the warm tone characteristic of Byzantine alloys and demonstrates the empire's skill in delicate metalwork. Estimate $4,000-$6,000.
Pakistani Kuchi Brass Belt Adornment w/ Glass Cabochons
. Central Asia, Pakistan, Kuchi (Kochi) Peoples, ca. late 20th century CE. A brass belt adornment featuring glass cabochons and dangling ornaments with filigree wirework. The chain links and panels are likely made from melted coins, with the verso of the glass-inlay pendants primarily consisting of 10 paisa coins from Pakistan, dating from the 1960s to early 1970s. Estimate $250-$375.
20th C. Naga Brass Crown w/ Spirals & Beaded Strap
. South Asia, Northeast India, Naga people, ca. 20th century CE. A striking Naga brass crown, its band of hammered metal rising in a gently peaked contour and adorned with repousse spirals, a motif associated with vitality and continuity. Estimate $600-$900.
Tibetan Silver Hair Ornament, Turquoise & Coral Inlays
. Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A striking silver hair ornament of domed form, chased with intricate scrolling motifs and decorated in relief with applied silver-copper floral elements. The surface is set with cabochons of turquoise and red coral, each framed within beaded and formfitting settings. Estimate $900-$1,350.
Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Rotating Wheel Pendant
. East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A nephrite jade pendant wheel showing impressive carved engineering: a central openwork four-armed element is fitted into a circular groove so it articulates and spins freely within the surrounding disc. Estimate $800-$1,500.
Chinese White Jade Pixiu Charm With Piercing
. East Asia, China, ca. 20th century CE. A petite white jade carving depicting a sinuous zoomorphic form, perhaps a stylized feline or mythical pixiu beast with a hole for suspension. The stone is softly polished to a creamy translucence, emphasizing the natural luster and purity of the jade. Size: 2.2" L x 0.3" W (5.6 cm x 0.8 cm). Estimate $900-$1,350.
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