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Byzantine brooch
This 6th-century CE brooch in the form
of a Greek cross displays the Byzantine
love of gold and precious stones.Spanish caravel pendant
The design of this enamel,
gold, and malachite pendant
from the 1580s reflects
Spain’s seafaring glory.Eagle pendant
This Renaissance gold pendant from
c.1620 is enamelled and set with
diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.Transylvanian crown
Given by the Ottomans to Prince Stephen
Bocskay of Transylvania in 1605, this crown
is inset with turquoise, rubies, and pearls.French necklace
This 18th-century silver necklace
is set with topazes and amethysts.
The ribbons, flowers, and bows
are outlined by round zircons.Art Nouveau hair comb
This 1904 ornamental poppy
hair comb is made of horn,
silver, enamel, and moonstones.Elizabeth Taylor’s charm bracelet
This circular-link gold bracelet was
given to Elizabeth Taylor by her husband
Richard Burton in the mid-20th century.Naga bracelet
This piece from 2011 in the shape of a
mythical Cambodian ocean guardian is set
with a 12.39-carat purple tourmaline,
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