{"product_id":"gj2009","title":"An East Greek Gold and Amethyst Pendant, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE","description":"comprising a bead of pale lilac amethyst capped with high karat gold terminals that are decorated with granulated triangles.  Applied gold loops at either end for wearing.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn ancient times, stone beads were time-consuming to make, expensive, and available only to the wealthy. They were considered so attractive that craftsmen were eventually inspired to create imitation beads from glass as a less expensive fashionable alternative.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Damage to the right bead cap with some loss to one side, very small chip to the amethyst bead that does not detract. Overall in very good condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Length: 1 1\/8 inch (2.09 cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Private NY collection, acquired from Sumer Gallery, NYC, in the 1980s.","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552126119980,"sku":"GJ2009","price":2310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/3933\/4188\/products\/GJ2009.jpg?v=1659507657","url":"https:\/\/qrack-shop.myshopify.com\/en-gb\/products\/gj2009","provider":"qrack shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}