Although this is not particularly Bead related, I have been taking Bronze and silver artifacts dug up by Metal Detectorists in Europe, and incorporating them in modern jewelry.

The first group is mainly Roman, two arrow heads with rubies, and a crossbow shaped fibula (Cloak or Toga pin), that had lost it's pin. each are capped or wrapped for suspension with 14k gold.

The second item is an ancient bronze belt or strap buckle trurned in to a pendant with gemstones and 14k gold.

The third item is an ancient silver plate broach that had lost part of the backing and pin, that I mounted with a champagne diamond by capturing it in gold and riveting it through the hole in the middle.

Thanks for indulging me,

Jan