which is lightweight and durable
In consultation with academics and dealers
this pendant features a human-avian head
This elegant pair of wide
The satyr is shown kneeling in profile and grasping a cornucopia
An Islamic Gold, Garnet, and Turquoise Bead Necklace, Middle Islamic/Byzantine Period, ca. 8th - 9th century CE Byzantine which is lightweight and durableA 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