Gold Necklace with Amethysts, Glass, and Gold Beads, 6th–7th century

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Gold Necklace with Amethysts, Glass, and Gold Beads, 6th–7th century, Byzantine, Gold, amethyst, (colored glass or rock crystal and emerald) beads, Overall: 17 9/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Gold, Using gold wires, Byzantine goldsmiths worked the delicate filigree clasp on each of these necklaces. The Greeks wore amethyst, a violet colored quartz found in jewelry across the ancient world, as an amulet to protect against the effects of wine and poison and to keep them from harm in battle

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Size: 3194px × 3352px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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