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Tübingen Archaeologists Examine One of the Oldest Hoards Found in Europe

Jewellery and female figurines from Belica, Serbia, to be exhibited for the first time at Tübingen University Museum.

Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen's Institute of Prehistory are working with the Serbian Archaeological Institute in Belgrade to analyse the most comprehensive Early Neolithic hoard ever found. Work on the nearly 8000 year old collection of jewellery and figurines is funded by the Thyssen Foundation.
The unique hoard is comprised of some 80 objects made of stone, clay and bone.
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Roman jewellery found in ancient Japan tomb

Glass jewellery believed to have been made by Roman craftsmen has been found in an ancient tomb in Japan, researchers said Friday, in a sign the empire's influence may have reached the edge of Asia.
Tests have revealed three glass beads discovered in the Fifth Century "Utsukushi" burial mound in Nagaoka, near Kyoto, were probably made some time between the first and the fourth century, the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties said.
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 Rare Martian Pink diamond at auction in Hong Kong

A rare pink diamond is expected to fetch at least $8m (£5m) when it goes under the hammer in Hong Kong.
The Martian Pink diamond, about 12 carats in size, is considered extremely rare.
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Royal diamond worth millions of dollars is up for auction

A 34-carat Beau Sancy diamond which has been passed through many European royal families goes on sale at Sotheby's next month.

Sotheby's to sell 400-year-old diamond

The 400-year-old "Beau Sancy," one of the world's oldest and most storied diamonds in private hands, is up for sale at Sotheby's auction house. Weighing in at 34.98 carats, the sparkling gem with a rare pear cut is expected to fetch up to $4 million.
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