BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH CENTRAL EMERALD AND DANGLING PEARLS Ca. AD 600. A gold cross pendant centred with a domed emerald set within a beaded border. Each arm is mounted with a drop-shaped glass insert framed in gold with a granulated outline. Openwork heart-shaped elements occupy the inner angles between the arms. Three suspension loops along the lower half support pendant pearls, and a hinged loop at the top allows for suspension. Size: 72mm x 43mm; Weight: 17.44g Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s). This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.