Middle Kingdom Capped Black Onyx Necklace 

Middle Kingdom 2100 - 1700 B.C. Design

History

This jewelry is inspired by an ancient Egyptian necklace in the Metropolitan Museum's collection, pairs semi-precious stones of obsidian and gold spacers. The combination of two strong colors in a simple design is characteristic of jewelry crafted in ancient Egypt. Black onyx beads capped with 18 Kt overlay decorate this tasteful necklace. In ancient Egypt many semi-precious stones were believed to possess magical powers. Gold, which never lost its luster and seemed to reflect the power and glory of the sun, was regarded as a divine metal.

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