An Islamic Gold, Garnet, and Turquoise Bead Necklace, Middle Islamic/Byzantine Period, ca. 8th - 9th century CE Jewelry - Gemstones Sumeria (2100 BCE)

Sumeria (2100 BCE)

Jerusalem: Israel Museum

whose medieval crusader coins were sold in a single-owner sale at Sotheby’s

The surface has developed a fine olive-green patina with reddish mineral deposits in recessed areas

with a protruding brow ridge

An Islamic Gold, Garnet, and Turquoise Bead Necklace, Middle Islamic/Byzantine Period, ca. 8th - 9th century CE Jewelry - Gemstones Sumeria (2100 BCE)A single strand necklace composed of eighteen large, highly detailed, gold beads of openwork design embellished by filigree and granulation, each having repeating stylized cross elements with roundel borders, and set with four deep red garnets. They are interspersed with later rich Persian turquoise ball beads. Modern strung, with modern turquoise inlaid gold clasp. Originally called piruzeh in Persian, the gem has spiritual value in Persian culture