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Pre-Columbian, Peru, most likely Chavin, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A stunning necklace comprised of 18 beads carved from sodalite, presenting rich blue-violet hues and white veining, 10 amethyst beads of beautiful lavender hues with a nice degree of translucency, and 1 single greenstone bead adorning the center of this balanced, symmetrical design. Strung in modern times and fastened via a modern .925 silver clasp. Definitely a necklace that will catch anyone's attention! Size: 18" L (45.7 cm); the sodalite beads measure ~ .625" L (1.6 cm); amethyst beads measure ~ .5" L (1.3 cm)

Sodalite is one of the primary elements of lapis lazuli mined from the Andes and cherished since antiquity. The name amethyst is Greek in origin and means "not drunken." Some scholars suggest that this was due to the belief that amethyst had the power to stave off the effects of alcohol; however, most believe that the Greeks were probably referring to the near wine-like hue of some amethyst stones.

Provenance: private Probst collection, Monterey, California, USA, acquired in the mid-1970s to mid-1990s

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  • Condition: Two of the sodalite beads have been repaired from two pieces. All other beads are intact. Minor age wear, but otherwise excellent. All beads are ancient. Strung in modern times with modern silver clasp.

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