Strung as a pendant on an adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K white gold
They have been converted for modern wear
The amethyst intaglio showcases Greco-Roman influence and was a popular material in Byzantine gem carving due to its availability
the goddess Hathor is shown here with the face of a young woman
among other movements
Gogotte Formation, Oligocene, approx. 30 million years ago Jewelry - Beads Strung as a pendant onA gogotte is a millions of years old, naturally shaped sandstone concretion, consisting of tiny quartz fragments held together by calcium carbonate. The finest specimens are found in Fontainebleau, France, renowned for its extremely fine grained, porcelain like sands. Each one of these natural mineralogical works of art takes on a unique form, often evoking clouds, whirlwinds, animals, or ghosts. Gogottes were a great inspiration to the Surrealists,