Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous pendant comprised of a bronze coin, ancient Roman glass, faceted aquamarine and topaz all set in a sterling silver bezel. The bottom most setting is form fitted around a glass shard that is covered with a stunning rainbow iridescence across the surface. Above one corner of the glass fragment is a faceted white topaz stone and to the other is a topaz and aquamarine stone. Above the glass is a Roman bronze coin that has a standing man with a second figure in profile, perhaps Victory crowning and emperor. The pendant is strung on a modern cord with a lobster clasp as a wearable necklace. Size of pendant: 1.8" L x 0.75" W (4.6 cm x 1.9 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality: 92.5%; weight: 8.5 gams

Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection

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#174566

Wearable as shown and constructed in modern times. Roman glass, coin, are ancient; necklace cord, sterling silver setting, and faceted stones are modern. Softening to Roman coin and details are largely indiscernible. Pendant is wearable!