Pre-Columbian Quartz & Greenstone Bead Necklace

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mezcala to Maya culture, ca. 600 BCE to 900 CE. A wearable Pre-Columbian quartz and greenstone bead necklace, centered by two clear quartz beads and complemented by a varied group of greenstone and jadeite elements including carved and tubular forms. Strung in modern times with modern metal spacer beads and finished with a magnetic clasp, the piece presents an appealing blend of ancient materials and contemporary wearability. The spacer beads are a silver alloy with a golden coppery tone. Size of strand: 23" L (58.4 cm); quartz bead: 0.8" L x 0.5" W (2 cm x 1.3 cm); silver quality: 30% Item # 200255

Estimate:$400

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