About this object
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ID:
A14367b
Production date:
late 16th century-early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
An openwork octofoil of gold and enamel with nine foiled amethysts in octagonal bezels: eight surrounding a larger central stone. It is enamelled on the reverse in black and white. The function of the jewel remains uncertain since there are no loops or clasps for attachment. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
DM 25 mm; T 14 mm; WT 8.88g; RI 1.544-1.553; SG 2.65; Mohs 7; Birefrigence 0.009
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Materials
amethyst (quartz; silicon dioxide; crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal); gold; enamel
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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