Jewels from Biblical times on display in Israel

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September 11, 2008

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Ramat Gan, Israel—Never-before-seen gold jewelry, much of which dates from Biblical times, is the focus of a new exhibition at the Harry Oppenheimer Israel Diamond Museum, which opens to the public on Sept. 12.

The jewels, which have been excavated from archeological sites throughout Israel, show a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the ancient Israelites, and attest to Israel's unique position as a cultural and commercial crossroad of the ancient world.

The exhibition also reveals a great deal about the creation of ancient jewelry—the methods, the craftsmen, the influences of other ancient civilizations and the role jewelry played in the religion and culture of the times.

More than 100 pieces from the huge collections of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Hecht Museum were individually chosen by curator Yehuda Kassif to shed light on this subject.

Eli Avidar, managing director of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies as well as the Israel Diamond Museum, said this exhibition is the Israeli diamond industry's tribute to Israel's ancient-jewelry tradition and a fitting way to connect its past and present, especially during Israel's 60th anniversary.

"Our ancient roots include a rich jewelry-making tradition. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to explore this tradition, which forms the basis for our contemporary jewelry creations. I invite jewelry designers to visit and to take inspiration from these timeless pieces," Avidar said in a media release.

The Harry Oppenheimer Israel Diamond Museum, located within the Israeli diamond industry complex, was re-opened this year after undergoing a major renovation. In addition to a permanent display that utilizes modern technologies to showcase the journey of a diamond from the depths of the earth to the finished jewel, the museum holds changing exhibitions featuring jewelry from around the world. This is the first exhibition of ancient jewelry to be held in the diamond complex.

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