A Greco-Roman Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace, ca. 1st century BCE – 2nd century CE Gaming Pieces Dimensions: Drop length: 2 inches

Dimensions:  Drop length: 2 inches (5 cm)

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Garnet stones have been buried with warriors and nobles in Ancient Egypt (3100 BCE)

which echo motifs seen in Iron Age jewelry from the highland regions of western Iran

A Greco-Roman Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace, ca. 1st century BCE – 2nd century CE Gaming Pieces Dimensions: Drop length: 2 inchesThis refined collar necklace reflects the distinctive elegance of jewelry created across the ancient Mediterranean during the late Hellenistic and early Roman periods. The piece is composed of two coordinated strands of elongated gold tube beads and small round lapis lazuli beads, arranged to sit closely and comfortably along the neckline. Five hollow form botanical pendants, worked in high karat gold, form the focal points of the design. Their softly