Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Paracas, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. A stunning necklace of 8 spherical 15 karat gold beads, many discoid coral beads, and 16 tubular, barrel, and rectangular lapis beads with a gorgeous spondylus shell pendant painted a vibrant shade of orange-pink. The dazzling necklace is arranged in a lovely repeated pattern, which features a single gold bead flanked by 2 lustrous lapis beads in hues of mottled cream, baby blue, and cobalt and then a row of several coral beads in shades of red, pink, and white. All on modern stringing with a hooked clasp, this wearable necklace is sure to turn heads and spark conversation! Precious metal quality: 62% gold (equivalent to 15 karat) and 33% silver Size of gold beads: 0.5" in diameter (1.3 cm); Size of pendant: 4.375" W x 3.5" H (11.1 cm x 8.9 cm); Size of largest bead: 1" L x 0.25" W (2.5 cm x 0.6 cm); Length of chain: 28" L (71.1 cm).

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950 to 1960s

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#126848

  • Condition: Ancient beads strung in modern times with modern stringing and clasp, wearable as shown. A few spikes of the shell are missing. Expected surface wear with miniscule nicks/chips on a few red and blue beads, as well as some indentations on gold beads. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina on gold beads.

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