Beads are the earliest form of human adornment. These tiny, beautiful objects have been worn, treasured, and traded since the beginning of human history, traveling across continents and millennia. This shape—the melon bead—was used as a talisman throughout the ancient Mediterranean. Its form references the omphalos at Delphi, which was a marble stone that the ancient Greeks regarded as the “navel of the world.” Carved morganite bead suspended from a solid 20k gold handcrafted bail. Approximately 5/8” long (including bail) and 1/2" wide on an 18-inch 18k chain. Custom lengths available upon request. A handmade 22k or 20k gold chain may be ordered separately. One of a kind. Other gemstones available upon request. Further ReadingThe Ancient History of Beads
