A fine Olmec Jade Bead Necklace, Pre-Classical Period, ca. 1100 - 400 BCE Jewelry - Beads also wears a yoke and

also wears a yoke and hacha

but a larger form re-emerged during the 3rd century such as this example

the Greek god of wine

Harmon Gallery

A fine Olmec Jade Bead Necklace, Pre-Classical Period, ca. 1100 - 400 BCE Jewelry - Beads also wears a yoke andAn beautiful single strand necklace comprised of very finely carved spherical jade beads. The jades vary in color from pale to medium to deep forest green; many have a bluish cast that the Olmecs prized. Modern strung on a wire strand, with modern 14K gold clasp and gold bead spacers. Jade was the preeminent material in ancient Mesoamerica, from Olmec through the Maya era, for conveying life sustaining power and status. Known as chalchihuitl, jade