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Necklace

Unknown0100/0200

The Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

Portraits of the period document the Roman woman's love for jewellery and its opulent use. Necklaces were worn in varying lengths, together with earrings, pins, bracelets and rings often on every finger. Gemstones became predominant in the designs, as emeralds from the new mines found in Egypt,but sapphires, amethysts and cheaper imitations in coloured glass were most fashionable, adding colour to jewellery.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 0100/0200
  • Location: Europe
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 39.8 cm maximum, Depth: 0.4 cm
  • Medium: Gold, amethyst
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