A pretty Hellenistic gold and garnet pendant, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE

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This pretty pendant showcases a central teardrop-shaped garnet set in a delicate gold setting, with the outer edge bordered by twisted wire that culminates in two sets of curls on either side. Medium: Garnet, gold Dimensions: Pendant length: 5/8 inch (1.8 cm). Strung as a pendant on an 18-inch 18K yellow gold chain. Condition: The pendant is intact and in excellent condition overall. Published: Fortuna Fine Arts, New York, A Golden Past: Jewelry from the Ancient World (1990), p. 42, no. 199 (part). Show more