Greco-Roman Nabatean gold star pendant set with central garnet cabochon, restrung with 4 gold crescent pendants, decorated gold tube beads and red carnelian faceted cube beads. All original, restrung Roman beads with modern 20kt gold S-hook clasp. Ca 100 ce. This necklace has sun-moon iconography. Crescent shapes were popular among Jewish women of the Biblical period. Isaiah 3:18-21 : “In that day the Lord will take away the finery of the anklets, the headbands, and the crescents; the pendants, the bracelets and the scarfs; the headdresses, the armlets, the sashes, the perfume boxes, and the amulets; the signet rings, and nose rings…”. Materials:  Semi-precious gemstone – please see description, Gold Item Type:  Jewelry, Bead(s) Region:  Near East – Middle East Cultural Origin:  Roman Era:  Roman-Late Roman Period, ca. 63 bce-330 ce Condition:  Extremely Fine Repairs:  Intact

    

Tags: 63 bce-330 ce, Cultural Origin: Roman, Era: Roman-Late Roman Period, Materials: Semi-precious gemstone, Region: Near East - Middle East