My wife and I recently traveled to Israel and Jordan. While in Jerusalem we visited an antique dealer, who offered regional artifacts including Roman glass, pottery, artifacts, coins and religious items. Upon arriving home, we started doing research to find a dealer that could offer similar items. Our research led us to "Ancient Resource" in California. We were impressed with the website's offering; especially the home page's content. Not only did "Ancient Resource" have many similar items to those we found on our trip, the owner, Gabriel Vandervort, talked about things that really piqued our attention thereby giving us comfort in purchasing from him. Gabriel wrote of his "lifelong passion of ancient history". Furthermore, Gabriel talked about the items he sells as being "all authenticated and legally acquired". He further discusses working with various organizations including universities, museums, auction houses, etc. in 40 different countries. My wife and I aren't experts in collecting historical items so we rely on the dealer's vouching for their items: "Ancient Resource" fits the requirement. Gabriel also stated that he provides "a 100% guarantee of authenticity" and that he has "an over 95% return customer rate". This was critically important for us. Purchasing items on the internet can be daunting and risky and buying from a dealer, who values his reputation is important. No one wants to spend money on an item only to discover it wasn't real or it was misrepresented. As we moved forward, we found Gabriel to be extremely helpful. He returned our phone calls and emails in a timely manner. He answered all our questions and took time to educate us. He also helped facilitate having bezels made for our purchase of two gold Byzantine coins of high value. My wife and I really appreciated Gabriel's hands-on approach, his knowledge, his time to answer questions, and his low-key approach in making a sale. We are delighted with our purchases. As a side note, we recently shared "Ancient Resource" with our cousins who purchased an item of historical importance while in Greece. They too are impressed with "Ancient Resource". read more

Gabriel at Ancient Resource is the real deal! Before purchasing my first item from him, I did due diligence re: whether he is legitimate (he is) and deals only in authentic pieces (he does). Since then, my husband and I have purchased several items from him on separate occasions - a lapis lazuli Egyptian scarab, a Viking axe amulet, an intricate Anglo Saxon silver brooch... For each item we bought, Gabriel must have fielded at least a dozen inquiries about other items we were considering, but ultimately decided to let go or put on the wait list. He was friendly and prompt in answering questions regarding: "Which of these .* would you recommend?", and, "Which of the items we are considering would be hardest to come across something similar should we pass on it this time?", and, "what makes this period particularly sought after?", and on and on. I am sure we harassed him, but Gabriel never made us feel like we were bothering him at all (even when the result of multiple emails was: "ok I'm going to wait for a more opportune time to buy something.") We are 100% happy with Gabriel's integrity, the quality and scope of his selection, and his customer service which is truly superlative. He has earned our long-term business, and we look forward to sourcing treasures from Ancient Resource for a long time to come! read more

I am very impressed with all items and Gabriel. He makes everything seem as though your buying from a trusted friend and if that's not enough just call him and he will confirm that trust. I've purchased maybe 10 or so items and I have no issues to report other than I'm enjoying the amazing pieces. Searching the internet for antiquities bring up many websites but his ancient resource website always comes up and for a good reason. No need to skip over his site because this is the place to go to feel confident and pleased with every purchase. I'm just a stay home dad, not a lot of money, but an interest in antiquities. I have spent my money wisely because of Gabriel. If not I would have gone to another site but I would not have received the experience, information, guarantee, knowledge, and overall pleasure of working with Gabriel. If you have any concerns or fear of purchasing online whatsoever you have found the right website and man to help you get over that. That's what happened with my experience so I highly recommend him to you along with my being a Navy Veteran guarantee that your in the right place to feel confident with any purchase from Gabriel. Good luck to you and I hope you enjoy the same experience I have with Gabriel and ancientresource.com read more

Ancient Resource is a company dedicated to the highest moral standards and expertise in their trade. Their team is extremely well known and highly regarded by all in the antiquities and numismatic communities for their integrity and in depth knowledge of ancient art. They pay careful attention to craftsmanship, material, techniques, iconography and other important aspects necessary to determine and assure the authenticity of the objects they acquire. Additionally, all of the pieces they handle have been legally acquired. Many come from recognized collections with fabulous pedigrees and clear provenance. This well respected company is passionate for history and the preservation of historical treasures. I have personally been involved in antiquities for years and have seen all that I would hope for from a company such as theirs. Lastly, they are exceptionally cordial to their customers and colleagues. Gabriel Vandervort and Kelly Ramage provide first class service in helping their clients acquire, preserve, and cherish art from the ancient world. Buy and bid with confidence. They guarantee the authenticity and pedigree of all the art works they sell. These guys are top notch. read more

I'm new to the world of collecting ancient coins and other items and Ancient Resource was incredibly helpful in making sure I was able to get exactly what I was picturing. Gabriel was always incredibly prompt to respond to my emails and went way beyond what I would expect of a store owner to make sure everything was perfect when it arrived to me. He took time to help me go over some options on what I was looking for to make sure I was going to be happy with my selection and he even agreed to mount the coins in the cases I bought so that I didn't have to worry about the possibility of damaging anything accidently (which was one of my biggest fears, being new to this area of collecting). Its rare to be able to do business with somebody who you can tell genuinely enjoys their work and wants to make sure you get the most out of it too. I would absolutely recommend Ancient Resource to anybody who is interested in genuine pieces of history. read more

Ancient Resource is the REAL DEAL!!! To start, Gabriel is a pleasure to speak to. He is flexible, knowledgeable, and very quick to respond to questions! His level of customer service truly went beyond my expectations. The item itself, a bracelet made of Ancient Egyptian beads, was of great quality! I really appreciate that Ancient Resource includes a certificate of authenticity including the history of the item as well. The cherry on top is that the item was packaged carefully in a nice box. The Egyptian bracelet I purchased was shipped out in just 2 days, even though it had to be custom-made to my wrist size! To have something on my wrist that someone made 3,500 years ago, and the history tied to it makes this bracelet incredibly unique and special! Once again, Ancient Resource is totally legitimate and would recommend them to anyone. I look forward to doing business with them again. read more

I am new to collecting ancient Roman and Greek artifacts. I recently made two separate purchases from Gabriel at Ancient Resource, and I could not be happier. I love the artifacts, I love the lifetime authenticity guarantee, and I love dealing with Gabriel. He is a gentleman and a scholar. His customer service is unlike anything I have experienced online before, and I have been making purchases online for well over twenty years now. Buy from Gabriel, and if you are not sure about what you are doing and just want some help regarding the topic of ancient artifacts in general, Gabriel can be an amazing resource of knowledge in this area. read more

I stumbled upon Ancient Resource when looking for a unique present for my wife. They had so many interesting items that I had a hard time choosing just one! I ultimately decided on a pair of earrings made from Egyptian beads from ~600 B.C. Its so interesting to hold something this old in your hand and think about its origin. In addition, they were very responsive, helping me with multiple questions, had very fair prices, and shipped out my selection right away. It was a pleasure working with Gabriel, and I am certain this was my first of several purchases. I highly recommend checking them out. read more

I just bought a Herodian lamp from Gabriel, and he was super friendly on the phone and shipped it the same day I ordered :) This is the first artifact I've owned, so I'm not very knowledgeable about collecting, but I received a descriptive certificate created by Ancient Resource including the date, the location it was found, and what gallery it came from. I also compared prices and his were very reasonable, exactly around the range it ought to have been. Should I ever want a second artifact, I would absolutely return to Gabriel :) Thanks so much! read more

I'm so glad Gabriel is there for me. I'm a jewelry designer, and for more than a decade, Ancient Resource has been my resource for Roman coins, & other small artifacts, which I use as centerpieces in some of my very favourite designs. I'm fascinated by his treasures & I'm inspired by his passion. His collection is extensive, obviously genuine - and affordable! I learn something new every time I encounter Gabriel & I just feel so fortunate to have Ancient Resource as my supplier of these unusual & fascinating artifacts. read more

Gabriel and Ancient Resource is a one of kind business and a person who is not only supremely knowledgeable but always accommodating to his customers. He is a world traveler and as a collector myself, his pieces are authentic, original and absolutely first rate. You would be best served to deal with him and should you have any questions or desires, simply let him know. As a repeat customer for years and a person who does not write many reviews at all, I do so here in the highest terms without qualification. read more

Ancient Resources is the best source that I have found for ancient coins or artifacts. The selection is broad and prices very fair. Moreover, the owner's service and communication is fast and outstandingly helpful, often sharing thoughts that increases the meaning of the pieces or even sharing other options that might be a way for you to get even greater value for a similar price. There is no better place to obtain authentic historical pieces at good prices with outstanding customer service. read more

I have ordered several pieces from Gabriel over the last few months. He is very professional and knowledgeable about his collection and very easy to do business with. I found his selection quite remarkable in its depth and scope; you name an ancient civilization and he most likely carries a piece of it's art. I have never had reason to question the provenance of the items or their authenticity. I have recently referred my father to him and will likely refer others in the future read more

Gabriel Has been a true professional from start to finish. I had purchased some Egyptian artifacts from him as a Christmas present for my wife and she was BLOWN AWAY. The quality of his pieces are fantastic and my wife loved them. His customer service was speedy and courteous as well. I am very thorough when it comes to buying "authentic" art and everything I got was Great! He has gained a customer for life in me, that is for sure! read more

I was looking for two different pieces as presents over the holiday when I found Ancient Resource. Reviewing the site the information was accurate and the items were fairly priced. Importantly, the origin of the items was clearly marked. Working with Gabriel he was extremely responsive, sent me additional photographs, and items were shipped extremely fast. If you are looking for antiquities, I strongly encourage you to take a look. read more

Super impressed with Ancient Resources. I had searched to find a Genuine Antiquities dealer. Gabriel is not only friendly and gladly answers all of your questions his products are as authentic as it gets. I am super pleased with my items. I won't look any further to buy my treasures !! Ancient resources lives up to it's name and Gabriel is simply wonderful to do business with! A+ !!! -Sandy (a very satisfied customer) read more

I contacted Gabriel at Ancient Resource for a custom bezel mount for an ancient coin, and am very happy with the experience. He was prompt in answering questions and kept me in the loop on the jeweler's progress with the bezel. He even coordinated a return for a modification and didn't rest until I was completely happy with everything. I definitely recommend Ancient Resource for custom work! read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Gabriel, the owner of Ancient Resources. I purchased two custom beaded bracelets. Gabriel answered all my questions and the bracelets were received within one week of purchasing them! They were beautiful. They far exceeded my expectations! If you are looking for ancient jewelry or artifacts I highly recommend you visit his store read more

It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. I was a bit intimidated at first dealing with antiquities, but they were VERY knowledgable, responsive and friendly in guiding me through the entire process. I couldn't have asked for better service, and my wife was THRILLED with a truly unique gift she will treasure forever. My highest possible recommendation!! read more