{"product_id":"carnelian-bead-necklace","title":"Golden Bead Necklace with Carnelian Accents: Inspired by Pre-Columbian Elegance","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Beads and Golden Discs: A Carnelian Bead Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree round gold pendants swing between warm red stones on a 16 in strand. This carnelian bead necklace closes with a gold plate clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden bead necklace takes its cue from nose ornaments made in Colombia between the 13th and 16th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold plated beads, carnelian beads, gold plate clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombian nose ornament necklace, Pre-Columbian bead necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Nose Ornament to Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose ornaments were among the earliest forms of facial jewelry. In Colombia they were made in gold and worn by people of rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Met notes that Calima examples show wear and repair, so they were worn in life. A Colombian nose ornament necklace moves that form to the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Carnelian?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnelian is a red-orange quartz prized in many ancient cultures for its warm color. Against gold it glows like a coal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound pendants add movement. They catch light when you turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the carnelian bead necklace over a plain neckline. The 16 in length sits near the collarbone. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pre-Columbian bead necklace suits both casual and dressy clothes. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Colombian Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Colombian smiths cast gold alloys with great skill and linked metal color to the sun and moon. This carnelian bead necklace is a museum-inspired tribute to that craft. A golden bead necklace of this kind is made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how ancient Colombian smiths made nose ornaments and linked gold to the sun. A Pre-Columbian bead necklace begins in that world. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/en\/essays\/metalwork-in-ancient-colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMetalwork in Ancient Colombia - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192445923,"sku":"7959","price":107.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/9659bee52e1a7c36d72970c46207aaac.jpg?v=1777661774","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/carnelian-bead-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}