Middle Kingdom Black Onyx Necklace - Egyptian, 2100 - 1700 B.C.

This jewelry is inspired by an ancient Egyptian necklace combining semi-precious stones and gold spacers. In ancient Egypt many semi-precious stones were believed to possess magical powers. Gold, which never lost its lustre and seemed to reflect the power and glory of the sun, was regarded as a divine metal.Black Onyx, 20" Long