BYZANTINE PEARL NECKLACE WITH GOLD CROSS PENDANT Ca. AD 600. A necklace composed of an elegant strand of natural pearls alternating with gold beads in the shape of a spiral. The necklace is completed with a gold pendant in the form of a Latin cross with polygonal arms tapering towards the centre, which is formed by a small cube housing a red garnet cabochon. The cross is joined to the necklace with a gold hoop attached to the top of the central arm. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 2491, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 450. Size: 270/540mm x 35mm; Weight: 24g. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.