Rainbow of Gems Imperial Roman to Early Byzantine Multi-Gem Necklace Reenactment Ancient Living History SCA Witchy Vibes Metaphysical
$60.00
Glittering, many-colored necklaces showing off numerous gemstones from all corners of the Empire and beyond were popular in late Roman and early Byzantine times. This particular one combines freshwater pearls of various natural colors, carnelian, green aventurine (smaragdus, often translated as "emerald" but to the Romans any pleasingly greenish stone), lapis lazuli, amethyst, glass, and brass beads. At 25 1/4" long, the slender can double-wrap this and wear it as a choker, but any can wear it as a long statement necklace.