{"product_id":"nose-ornament-necklace","title":"Pre-Columbian Inspired Necklace Nose Ring Pendant with Beads, Assorted Colors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Crescent of Gold at the Throat: The Nose Ornament Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA semicircular gold charm hangs at the center of a 16 in strand of gold beads and colored stones. This nose ornament necklace is inspired by Colombian pieces of the 13th to 16th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pre-Columbian nose ring pendant is cast in a half moon shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat gold plated pewter beads, with stone beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black onyx and red carnelian, PN 7963; red carnelian, PN 7975; blue lapis, PN 7976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombian beaded necklace, semicircular pendant 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\u003eWhat a Nose Ornament Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose ornaments were among the earliest forms of facial jewelry. In Colombia they were made of gold and worn by people of rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Met says Calima examples show wear and repair. They were worn in life and not only in the grave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Crescent Reborn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design lifts the half moon shape from the face to the neck. A semicircular pendant necklace is easier to wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick black onyx with red carnelian, plain carnelian or blue lapis. Each gives gold a different mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the nose ornament necklace over a plain neckline. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Colombian beaded necklace suits many outfits. 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 Adornment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdornment in ancient Colombia marked status and identity. This nose ornament necklace is a tribute to that language. The Pre-Columbian nose ring pendant keeps the crescent alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how Colombian smiths made nose ornaments and tied gold to the sun. A Colombian beaded necklace carries that story. \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":"black onyx and red carnelian","offer_id":1192446067,"sku":"7963","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"red carnelian","offer_id":5777372547,"sku":"7975","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue lapis","offer_id":5777372611,"sku":"7976","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/museum-jewelry-precolumbian-nose-ornament-necklace-with-beads-16l-assorted-colors-1.jpeg?v=1613174309","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/nose-ornament-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}