The exhibit displays a variety of wearable items--including rings ,
necklaces, earrings, and bracelets--such as a gold torque necklace
originating from Western Europe in the 2nd millennium B.

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Lifestyles of Ancient Aristocrats from Western Civilizations Come Alive at Jewelry Exhibit in Geneva April 20 - June 3; Phoenix Ancient Art's Exhibition Showc

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NEW YORK----Phoenix Ancient Art,
one of the world's leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities
from Western civilizations, today announced that its latest exhibit,
"6000 Years of Jewels: Fine Metalwork and Jewelry from Antiquity" was
unveiled at its Geneva gallery on April 20, 2005, and will remain on
view until June 3.

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Swarovski prepared floral delights and sparkling jewellery inspirations
online on http://www. Crystal jewelry stones and crystalline semi-finished goods for the
fashion , jewelry and lighting industries are as much a part of the company's
product range as gift articles , home accessories, and collectibles fashioned
from faceted crystal.
"All of the remarkably preserved pieces feature such innovative
techniques as granulation, chasing, gilding and relief work that are
virtually impossible for today's jewelers to recreate, even with
modern technology.
The collection presents an intriguing display of how the various
civilizations used metallurgic techniques. Natural pearls are also found, particularly in
Byzantine jewelry. Appointments for
Saturday can be made by calling (011) 41 22 318 8010, or Phoenix
Ancient Art, 47 East 66th St.

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Located at 6 rue Verdaine , 1211 Geneva 3, Switzerland, the gallery
will be open Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.

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Swarovski's artistic and design abilities are evident
in Daniel Swarovski Paris and Swarovski Jewelry, the company's accessory and
jewelry ranges.swarovski.

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swarovski.com/mothersday.marti@swarovski. Originating from
cultures throughout Western civilization--including Spain, Germany,
Central Europe, the Balkans, Greece and Rome, Anatolia, the Levant and
Mesopotamia -- the pieces showcase various artistic styles and
impeccable craftsmanship. - 6.

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Featuring 150 breathtaking pieces dating from approximately the
4th millennium B. These objects are all individual testimonies to the
extraordinary levels of craftsmanship achieved by ancient cultures,
and their technical ability to produce artistically exquisite and
unique works of art," said Ali Aboutaam, president of Phoenix Ancient
Art.

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The show also focuses on pieces accented with
precious stones from antiquity, including safire, carnelian, agate,
sardonyx, and emerald.C.

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with a total of 14,257 employees.C.D, and starting in value
from CHF 2700 (US$2,200), the exhibition offers a fascinating look at
superb metalworks and jewelry in ancient times. made from a
hammered bar of gold.
Vessels are also prominently featured, including a 5th - 4th
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To add a personal touch, have your
gift delivered in a free gift bag with a free greeting card showing your
personal message . Greek rhyton with fluted body and scenes in chasing
technique, and a Hellenistic Greek gold cup with scenes of fishermen
in relief work, from the 2nd - 1st century B. that is especially notable since Egyptian silver is
extremely rare; and a Classical Greek gold ring with a spectacularly
fine engraved figure of a beardless Hercules.

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In 2003 Swarovski achieved group sales of Euro 1. http://www .

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Swarovski, the world's leading brand for fine cut crystal,
celebrates this special day with a selection of sparkling gift ideas: Home
accessories and crystal jewelry are welcome tokens of love and gratitude
which are guaranteed to give pleasure to every mother.swarovski.

Web sites of individual crafters and artisans who make and sell their own jewelry.

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C. The necklace's simple, linear design makes it
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FELDMEILEN, Austria, On Mother's Day we express
our appreciation of the person whose loving care accompanies us throughout
our lives.C.

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For more than a hundred years Swarovski, the Austrian family company
based in Wattens in the Tyrol, has been the world's leading brand for cut
crystal. One striking theme is the
reverence for gold and silver, which have fascinated and appealed to
mankind for millennia .
There are also figures of gods, including a gilt silver statuette
of the Egyptian god Khnum, dating from the beginning of the first
millennium B.

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Contact:
Daniel Swarovski Corporation AG
Roger Marti
E-Business Communication Manager
General-Wille Str.

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Switzerland
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