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Golden Cross (6th-7th Century A.D.), 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Since times immemorial men and women have used beads and jewellery to adorn themselves and to express social standing as well as religious beliefs. In all cultures beads and jewellery were not only traded but kept as movable assets especially in…
Pin (19th Century A.D.), 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Since times immemorial men and women have used beads and jewellery to adorn themselves and to express social standing as well as religious beliefs. In all cultures beads and jewellery were not only traded but kept as movable assets especially in…
Golden Earring–Lambousa (6th-7th Century A.D, 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Since times immemorial men and women have used beads and jewellery to adorn themselves and to express social standing as well as religious beliefs. In all cultures beads and jewellery were not only traded but kept as movable assets especially in…
Pair of Gold Earrings (3rd Century B.C.), 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Since times immemorial men and women have used beads and jewellery to adorn themselves and to express social standing as well as religious beliefs. In all cultures beads and jewellery were not only traded but kept as movable assets especially in…
Necklace-Khoirokitia (4500-4000 B.C.), 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Since times immemorial men and women have used beads and jewellery to adorn themselves and to express social standing as well as religious beliefs. In all cultures beads and jewellery were not only traded but kept as movable assets especially in…
Parthenope massena, Crabs of Cyprus Thematic Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Once upon a time, the crab and the fox decided to sow in partnership all the fields of Athalassa. When the time came to reap, they went to the fields and as soon as they began reaping the fox raised such a howl that the crab was terrified. What is…
Buckles (early 19th Century A.D.), 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
In the early Byzantine period gold and silversmiths devoted much of their time to producing crosses, chalices, icons and other liturgical items. However as prosperity grew the demand for jewellery for personal adornment gave the craftsmen new…
Turkish Invasion and Destruction of Cultural Heritage in Cyprus, 20th Anniversary of the Turkish Invasion and Occupation of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
No matter how deplorable one may consider the invasion and occupation of Cyprus to be, the most lamentable and unforgivable crime is the destruction of the island's cultural heritage in the occupied part of the island. When nations and peoples are…
Golden Necklace –Engomi (13th Century B.C.), 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
In the early Byzantine period gold and silversmiths devoted much of their time to producing crosses, chalices, icons and other liturgical items. However as prosperity grew the demand for jewellery for personal adornment gave the craftsmen new…
Gold Frontlet-Engomi (14th-13th Century B.C.), 9th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Jewellery of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
In the early Byzantine period gold and silversmiths devoted much of their time to producing crosses, chalices, icons and other liturgical items. However as prosperity grew the demand for jewellery for personal adornment gave the craftsmen new…