{"product_id":"moss-agate-necklace","title":"Moss Agate Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn ancient Rome, gemstones were valued not only for their natural beauty but also for the extraordinary craftsmanship of the artisans who shaped them. Among these materials was moss agate, a distinctive variety of chalcedony whose natural green inclusions create intricate patterns resembling foliage and miniature landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoss Agate Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates this tradition of Roman gemstone jewellery. Featuring slender \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 × 4 mm natural cuboid moss agate beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, separated by faceted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 mm golden hematite beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the necklace combines the organic patterns of polished stone with the refined brilliance of golden accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurviving Roman moss agate ring stones reveal the skill of ancient gem engravers. Examples preserved in The Metropolitan Museum of Art include finely carved portrait busts and a miniature scene depicting a man riding a tortoise, demonstrating how gemstones were transformed into intricate works of personal adornment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach natural moss agate bead displays its own variations in green, white and translucent grey, with delicate mineral inclusions forming distinctive patterns throughout the stone. These natural characteristics make every necklace individually unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct gold plated stainless steel fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the necklace is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully adjustable from 18 to 20 inches (45.7–50.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using the extender chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEAR THE PAST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinar Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59662808416604,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/9234\/2364\/files\/MossAgateNecklace.png?v=1793116890","url":"https:\/\/www.shinarjewels.com\/products\/moss-agate-necklace","provider":"Shinar Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}