c.5th-4th century B.C. A restrung necklaceposed of carinated carnelian beads interspersed with sheet-gold beads of plain and granulated types, two tapering round-section beads with collars and domed finials, a central gold polygonal pendant with eight concave sides, polished oval garnet cabochon at the centre, granulated collar around base, raised tear-shaped cell to each corner also with granulated border, alternately set with enamel and garnet cabochons, a single applied bead between each; modern hook-and-eye clasp. Cf. Despini, A., Greek Art Ancient Gold Jewellery, Greece, 1996, p.136, item 121, for similar granulated gold beads; p.140, item 126, for similar collared gold beads. 39.18 grams, 52 cm (20 1/2 in."). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s to early 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.10901-179775.Condition Report: Fine condition, repair to central cell.