FINE VIKING LAPIS LAZULI BEAD NECKLACE, C.800-1050 AD

Hand crafted gem stone of ribbed truncated conical form with bun form ends. Part of a larger necklace of “aegis” form with several tiers strung and cross bound into a matrix. This example is particularly skillfully crafted, 13.8mm in height (0.54”) suspended from an 18” sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.