Necklace with Pendant Crosses, 6th–7th century, Made in probably Constantinople, Byzantine, Gold, pearl sapphire, smokey quartz

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Necklace with Pendant Crosses, 6th–7th century, Made in probably Constantinople, Byzantine, Gold, pearl sapphire, smokey quartz, quartz, Overall: 17 13/16 in. ( cm), Metalwork-Gold, Multicolored, or polychrome, jewelry was very popular in the early Byzantine world. The luminous small crosses worked in pearls and gems that hang from this exquisite necklace display both the faith and wealth of the owner

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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