The exhibition will reveal gold jewellery that has never before been seen and which dates from Biblical times and some even earlier to that. “This exhibition is The Israeli Diamond Industry's tribute to the ancient jewellery tradition of the Land of Israel. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to explore this tradition, which forms the basis for our contemporary jewellery creations. I invite jewellery designers to visit and to take inspiration from these timeless pieces,” Eli Avidar, MD of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies as well as the Israel Diamond Museum, said. The jewels, some of which are set with precious stones, enable a rare glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the ancient Israelites. All of the items have been lent to the Diamond Museum courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority. The exhibition also reveals a great deal about the creation of ancient jewellery-the methods, the craftsmen, the influences of other ancient civilizations and the role jewellery played in the religion and culture of the times. Over 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. Many of the pieces on display seem to have been created today and might appear in the collections of leading contemporary jewellery designers. However, the exhibition brings us back to the days of the Bible, when golden balls used in intricate jewellery designs were known as "apples".