ANCIENT ROMAN WOMAN'S PENDANT NECKLACE, 1ST-3RD CENTURY

These small pendants were popular among common women in ancient Rome. Some have been described as prostitute’s pendants and that view is widely published on the internet. This example is of inverted conical form with stepped baluster finial. It is 9.0mm, just under 3/8" (0.35”) diameter. It has been professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. It is suspended on an 18” gilt sterling silver neck chain for modern wear and is jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.