A Hellenistic Gold and Garnet Pendant, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE
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An elegant gold pendant in the form of a pointed teardrop enclosing a deep red garnet. The gem is set within a finely modeled border of twisted wire and granulated detail, creating a delicate frame that accentuates its rich hue. This type of pendant, often suspended from a fine chain or woven necklace, was a favored ornament among Roman women and symbolized protection and vitality. Now mounted on a modern 18K yellow gold chain, this ancient jewel retains its timeless sophistication, wearable as both a historic artifact and a contemporary adornment.
Medium: Gold, garnet
Dimensions: Pendant height: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm.)
Condition: The pendant is intact and in very good condition overall. It has been mounted on a modern 18" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold.
Provenance: Published: Fortuna Fine Arts, New York, 1990 (A Golden Past: Jewelry from the Ancient World, p. 42, no. 199). [a special exhibition catalogue prepared by jewelry historian Jack Ogden, Cambridge, UK]
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