Achaemenid white
agate-bead necklace ( 550-330 BCE)
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Press TV -- Ancient priceless gemstones and jewels belonging to postdated
Achaemenid era have been unearthed in Iran's southern province of Fars.
Archeologists succeeded in discovering over 20 pieces of 2,200-year-old
bracelets, necklaces and earrings adorned with agate, ruby and opal in ancient
graves behind Salman-e Farsi Dam in Iran's southern city of Yarj.
"The discovery of such gemstones is a unique achievement. Agates in various
colors, ivory, opal and rock crystal (Quartz) in many colors were used to
embellish the bracelets, necklaces and earrings," said Alireza Ja'fari Zand,
head of the archeological team at the dam.
"Discovery of jewels and gemstones in Sassanid and postdated Achaemenid graves
is unprecedented," he added.
Opal, which is described by Shakespeare as a miracle and the Queen of
Gems, is depicted as a symbol of hope, happiness and truth in the East.
Ivory and clay were also used in making some of the necklaces.
... Payvand News - 04/27/08 ...
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