A Roman Amethyst and Carnelian Bead Necklace, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Royal and the renewal of seasonal

and the renewal of seasonal and calendrical cycles

it caused the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body

united with the sun god to give him universal appeal

Damien 1962

This finely strung necklace consists of alternating faceted beads of vivid blue lapis lazuli and rich reddish-orange carnelian

A Roman Amethyst and Carnelian Bead Necklace, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Royal and the renewal of seasonalThe skill of the artisan is reflected in this lovely necklace. The twenty one biconical amethyst beads range in color from deep rich purple to a soft lavender hue, are combined with twenty one carnelian beads that are either biconical or of faceted spherical form ranging from a deep red to a red orange hue. This necklace has been strung for wearing with later gold spacer beads that assures appeal to modern and ancient lovers alike. Carnelian beads