A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Objects of Everyday Use Dimensions: Height: 10 inches (25

Dimensions: Height: 10 inches (25

Width: 7/8 inch (2

such rings were more than mere adornment

2016 O Tempo Dos Sonhos

Araluen Art Centre

A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Objects of Everyday Use Dimensions: Height: 10 inches (25A pretty translucent amethyst bead of ovoid shape. The bead form is a little irregular, as is to be expected from the hand polishing process used in the fabrication. Set as a modern 14K yellow gold teardrop pendant on an 18" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold. Background: The name of this exquisite purple quartz crystal comes from the Greek word "amethystos" which literally translates as remedy against drunkenness. In antiquity, this stone was