A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic A rare Roman silver coin

A rare Roman silver coin

With copy of provenance letter from the owner

lapis lazuli

Condition:  Scattered areas of mineral deposits on the surface

A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic A rare Roman silver coinThis stunning necklace brings together the most rare and prized gemstones of the ancient world. It comprises flat rectangular beads, hand carved from red jasper, malachite, breccia, limestone, quartz, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and glass paste, restrung and separated by antique 18K gold spacers. For a related example see Dubin, Lois Sherr, The History of Beads (New York, 1987), 333a c. Dimensions: Necklace length: 15 inches (38 cm) Condition: All beads