An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Chains - 18K Yellow Gold perhaps the most popular shape

perhaps the most popular shape for Egyptian mirror handles

The ring features a heavy loop of solid gold

All are now modern mounted as pendants with an adjustable 18K white gold chain

deaccessioned by Heckscher Museum of Art

and crystal-clear

An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Chains - 18K Yellow Gold perhaps the most popular shapeThis exquisite jewel, once an ancient earring, has been sensitively adapted for wear as a pendant. Fashioned in high karat gold, it is set with a hand carved, drop shaped cabochon of banded agate, its natural strata of warm brown, cream, and black creating a striking visual effect. The stone is framed by an elaborate openwork mount composed of delicately spiraled gold wirework that forms an intricate, foliate frame, both balanced and elaborate. Below