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Artemis Fine Arts invites collectors and holiday shoppers alike to Glittering Finds: Ancient, Jewelry, Lux Goods, a special seasonal auction taking place on December 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM (GMT-6) in Boulder, Colorado and online. This top-rated event brings together an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry, ancient pieces, luxury objects, glass, icons, coins, silver, and gold—each item carefully curated for its beauty, rarity, and craftsmanship. In this image: Roman Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio of Rabbit. Estimate $1,800-$2,700.

9th C. Viking Silver Falcon Pendant. Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A silver falcon like this feels less like an ornament and more like a message from the old northern winds, its form pared down to elegant curves and coils worthy of a skald's verse. Estimate $1,600-$2,400.

Christian Dior J’ADIOR “Tarot – Death XIII” Mini Flap. France, ca. 2018 CE. A Christian Dior J'Adior "Death" Motherpeace Tarot Flap Bag from the 2018 Resort Collection, crafted in multicolour embroidered black fabric with intricate beadwork and black calfskin leather trim. The front flap features the distinctive J'ADIOR slot handclasp in antiqued gold-tone metal, framed by a vivid embroidered design inspired by the Death card from the Motherpeace feminist tarot deck. Estimate $1,500-$2,250.

Gucci Marmont Small Red Matelasse Leather, 2017. Gucci, Italy, ca. 2017 CE. A Gucci Marmont small flap bag crafted in red matelasse leather with the signature chevron quilting and a heart motif at the back. The front flap is accented by the brand's iconic Double G hardware in antique gold tone, with a sliding chain-and-leather strap allowing both shoulder and crossbody wear. Estimate $1,400-$2,100.

Published Sigfrido Pineda Taxco Silver Bracelet. Sigfrido "Sigi" Pineda (Mexican, 1929-2018). Silver bracelet. Artist's mark on interior. A refined example of mid-20th century Mexican Modernist jewelry by celebrated silversmith Sigfrido "Sigi" Pineda. This hinged sterling silver bracelet, with its sleek, asymmetrical form, embodies Pineda's signature style - an elegant interplay of clean, sculptural lines and subtle three-dimensional detailing. Estimate $1,300-$1,950.

Spratling Successor Silver Cross Pendant & Earrings. Latin America, Mexico, ca. late 20th century CE. A sterling silver cross pendant and matching pair of stud earrings inlaid with warm, mottled cowhorn, produced after 1979 by the Sucesores de William Spratling in continuation of Spratling's celebrated modernist Taxco aesthetic. Estimate $1,200-$1,800.

1lb Ancient Egypt Faience Beads, Turquoise & Multicolor. Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Dynastic periods, ca. 1500 to 300 BCE. One pound (460 grams) of loose ancient faience beads in shades of turquoise, green, red, brown, blue, tan, white, and yellow. Estimate $1,100-$1,650.

Late Roman Silver Spoon - Cochlearium. Roman, late Imperial period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A Roman silver spoon of elegant, elongated form, this fine cochlearium is shaped from an alloy composed of approximately 95 percent silver, giving it a soft, moonlit sheen that still glimmers despite the centuries. Estimate $1,000-$1,500.

2 Baroque Gilt Wood Figures - Angel & Mary w/ Glass Eye. Western Europe, Italy, Baroque period, ca. late 17th century CE; Spanish Colonial, ca. 18th century CE. A late 17th century Italian angel and an 18th century Spanish Colonial Virgin Mary, the latter with striking glass eyes, form this compelling devotional pair - each figure carved in wood, richly gessoed, painted, and gilded in the lavish spirit of the Baroque. Estimate $1,000-$1,500.

10th C. Persian Bronze Tray w/ Kufic Script & Rabbits. Near East / Central Asia, Persia (Iran), ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A rectangular bronze tray crafted using the repousse technique, featuring a recessed octagonal basin bordered by multiple registers of stylized motifs. Estimate $1,000-$1,500.