Back from a London journey, more stories about pearls

[CLICLASP]

And the winner is : Nora
Both earrings are Byzantin period 6-7th century AD

First pair are twisted wire, pearls, from Crete

The second one is gold, rock emerald, light blue sapphire and pearls (no moonstones).

These last earrings come with a matched necklace, enjoy !

More fun in the coming days, stay connected.

[GemGeek]

Just WOW. It's amazing how good the gold work is for being ancient. Wow.

[CLICLASP]

Sunday' special, would you wear it today ? I will.

Any comment welcome (where, when, what)

Enjoy...

[pearlescence]

Roman? It reminds me of that single earring found in Jerusalem not long ago. One of the main reasons for the invasion of England by the Romans was to get hold of the abundant pearls in the rivers (and the garnets also) There was even gold in them thar Welsh hills (the Royal Family still have their wedding rings made from welsh gold)

[GemGeek]

Etruscan?

[Nora]

Rome, late 2nd - early 3rd AD?

Etruscan jewelry is known for pulviscolo "fine dust" granulation.
Whole areas were covered with granulation.

[GemGeek]

I LOVE granulation! Thanks for the insight Nora.

[Heidi]

I am a huge granulation fan, as well. Thanks for the information.

[Caitlin]

I was leaning to Blaire's answer. I think the Etruscans had some great jewelry.

[CLICLASP]

And the winners are ...Nora and pearlescence.
Very interesting your remarks about Roman's conquest of England.
Earrings are roman, made of suspended cones with garnets and pearls, 2nd or 3rd century AD.

[CLICLASP]

Here is something very curious, what was it made for, and how old ?
Sorry bad picture, but so amazing...
wondering ? please go to the London British museum and check

[Heidi]

Here is something very curious, what was it made for, and how old ?
Sorry bad picture, but so amazing...
wondering ? please go to the London British museum and check

Does this open...like some kind of a locket? No guess on era at the moment.

[CLICLASP]

It a diamond-set silver and gold reliquary pendant, inside the Madonna and child with the Jesuit device, Spanish or South American. XVII century.
Curious, isn't ??

[CLICLASP]

So what's your opinion of this specimen ?
Another curiosity

[Caitlin]

That is unique! What is the extra stuff on the right?