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Ancient Jewelry Photo Gallery

Pictures of Ancient Jewelry from Around the World

From Carly Wickell, About.com

Much of the ancient jewelry that surfaces is found in archeological sites throughout the world, and it's surprising just how much some of the pieces resemble jewelry designs that we wear today. Like the gold bracelet found in Pompeii -- it's not unlike the gold corsage bracelet that Maggie Gyllenhaal wore to a recent film premiere.

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  1. Gold and Pearl Earring Found in IsraelGold Earring Found in City of David
  2. First Century Earrings - AfghanistanFirst Century Earrings
  3. First Century Collar NecklaceFirst Century Collar Necklace
  4. Gold Goddess Pendant - AfghanistanGold Goddess Pendant from Afghanistan
  5. Golden Earrings Being Restored by a French ConservatorGold Earrings from Afghanistan
  6. First Century Golden Earrings - AfghanistanGold Earrings from Afghanistan
  7. Gold Brooch with Turquoise and Pearl - AfghanistanGold Brooch from Afghanistan
  8. Gold Bracelet Found in the Ruins of PompeiiGold Bracelet from Pompeii
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