A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Objects of Everyday Use Thereafter Edward H

Thereafter Edward H

acquired in London between 1978 and 1982

it was the red stone par excellence

blends Roman classical traditions and Eastern Christian symbolism

In Persian literature

A Roman Amethyst Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Objects of Everyday Use Thereafter Edward HA pretty translucent amethyst bead of ovoid shape. The bead form is a little irregular, as is to be expected from the hand polishing process used in the fabrication. Set as a modern 14K yellow gold teardrop pendant on an 18" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold. Background: The name of this exquisite purple quartz crystal comes from the Greek word "amethystos" which literally translates as remedy against drunkenness. In antiquity, this stone was