Name: 红玉髓项链/ Carnelian Necklace
SKU: 2153
Price: 7800.00 USD
Availability: InStock

用作吊坠的红玉髓来自塔克西拉，约公元前300年-前200年。塔克西拉位于现在的巴基斯坦，在各个时期分别受到了波斯、希腊和中亚的影响。从公元前5世纪到公元2世纪，整个塔克西拉山谷都建立了佛教古迹，这个古老的山谷被改造成了一个宗教中心地带，也是远至中亚和中国的朝圣者的目的地。这件玉髓玛瑙工痕犀利，打磨明显，属于典型的铁器时代的工艺。它的尺寸刚好被打磨成适合随身佩戴的黄金尺寸。这类型的玛瑙玉髓雕件在当时被用作护身符。现在这件古朴雕刻的玛瑙挂件被设计镶嵌在古法打制的18K黄金项链上，配以8颗同为千年红玉髓古珠，既保留了它作为护身符的本色，又赋予它作为精致高端珠宝的魅力。

The carnelian featured as the central pendant originates from Taxila, dating back to approximately 300–200 BCE. Located in modern-day Pakistan, Taxila was a cultural crossroads influenced by Persian, Greek, and Central Asian civilizations. From the 5th century BCE to the 2nd century CE, the Taxila Valley became a sacred Buddhist heartland, drawing pilgrims from as far as Central Asia and China.

This specific carnelian piece showcases the sharp tool marks and distinct polishing techniques typical of Iron Age craftsmanship. It has been shaped into the “golden proportions,” making it perfectly suited for personal wear. Historically, carnelian carvings of this type served as powerful amulets for protection.

In this contemporary design, the ancient, rustic pendant is set in a necklace of 18K yellow gold, handcrafted using traditional techniques. It is further accented by eight ancient carnelian beads, each over a millennium old. This design preserves the artifact’s original essence as a protective talisman while elevating it into an exquisite piece of high-end jewelry.