Byzantine Amethyst and Baroque Pearl Chain Necklace

Byzantine style necklace with bead embroidered pendant, wire wrapped chain, glass beads, faceted amethyst teardrops, colored glass, freshwater baroque pearls, and brass chain with 18k gold plated elements.
7th century A.D. (replica)


Bead embroidered pendant features a high domed, dark purple vintage German glass cabochon surrounded by Japanese seed beads, Austrian crystals, and mauve color freshwater pearls, as well as 24k gold plated seed beads. The pendant is lined with black leather and suspended from a gold vermeil over sterling silver granulated bead.


The brass chain is composed of faceted purple amethyst teardrops, weathered luster baroque freshwater pearls, yellow and green lampworked glass beads.
Brass chain with 18k gold plated rings.

Late Roman period style hammered hook and eye clasp.


Necklace Dimensions:

20” length, closes with a hammered S hook clasp
3” long x 1.25” wide bead embroidered pendant drop including granulated bead.

Handcrafted in Austin, TX.