Ca. 500-300 BC. A gold circular pendant with concentric filigree decoration flanking a central large garnet cabochon. The reverse is flat and unworked. Restrung on a modern thread and suitable for contemporary wear. The jewellery of the Hellenistic period is characterized by the use of gold and filigree work, which were expertly used to create exquisite pieces like this example.Size: L:28.1mm / W:26mm ; 10.3gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1990s