Etruscan Gold Necklace with Granulated Gold Beads and Carnelian Beads

Culture: Etruscan

Period: 2nd century B.C.

Material: Gold, Carnelian

Dimensions: 43 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 4106

Provenance: From an old Parisian collection.

Condition: Some gold beads slightly dented, some wear on the carnelian beads. In total an extraordinary necklace in its original condition.

Description: Magnificent gold necklace with twelve large gold beads. The beads opulently adorned with gold spirals, in each centre sits a large gold granulate. Between the spirals more granulates. On the sides a gold strand, which combine the next bead through a ring. Finely cut carnelian beads, which are set in delicate gold plates, sit in between the gold beads. With an old collection case. Ready to wear.