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ANTIQUE #SA859656

Ancient Greek Gold & Amethyst Pomegranate Pendant

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Robert Harris Jewellers

This splendid ancient Greek gold and amethyst pendant dates from the Hellenistic or Classical Greek period. The amethyst has been cut to a pomegranate shape, then centrally drilled to enable it to contain a pin which is then secured by two scalloped shaped settings. There is a loop attached to the top to act as a pendant bail. The fittings have been decorated in gold wires and grains, forming a stunning and unquestionably exquisite artefact. This beautiful item has been created by a skilled craftsman long ago and has remained in a fantastic condition. Own an important piece of history, combined with a gorgeous item of jewellery. This item is supplied with a full independent report to include an XRF test. A part of our ancient jewellery collection.
 
 
SPECIFICATION
 
Dimensions. 22 x 12mm
 
Weight. 3.2 grams
 
Tests as 18-19k gold
 
 
ERA
 
Hellenistic or Classical Greek period (500 – 146BC)
 
 
CONDITION
 
Very Good. This ancient Greek gold and amethyst pendant is in ...
Antique SA859656 shown on this page was made in Before 1700. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Robert Harris Jewellers
Home of Beautiful Jewellery
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01923 779325
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD