Late Roman – early Byzantine, circa 400 – 600 AD
This delicate ancient necklace is crafted in high karat gold. It consists of a gold chain with small emerald green glass beads and an oval gold pendant. The pendant is set with a cabochon cut amethyst engraved with a slightly curved bunch of grapes.
Total height of the pendant is 24 mm (15/16 in.)
Width is 21 mm (13/16 in.)
Total weight of the necklace is 6.39 grams.
Length of the chain is 38.6 cm (15 1/2 in.)
Metal analysis:
pendant – 88.45 % gold, 10.34 % silver, 1.21 % copper, approximately 21.22 Kt.
chain – 83.89 % gold, 15.16 % silver, 0.95 % copper, approximately 20.13 Kt.
