A Roman Gold and Red Jasper Luna Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd- 3rd century CE Sculpture noted Commonwealth lawyer and international

noted Commonwealth lawyer and international law scholar

It is now elegantly mounted as a necklace on a modern adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold

as a young child

pioneering scholars in the study of Maya art

A Roman Gold and Red Jasper Luna Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd- 3rd century CE Sculpture noted Commonwealth lawyer and internationalThis elegant pendant takes the form of a crescent moonan ancient emblem of feminine energy. Crafted from high karat gold and edged with fine gold wire, it features a warm red jasper inlay that highlights the curved form. Known as lunulae, crescent shaped pendants were popular throughout the Roman world and were traditionally worn by girls as protective charms invoking the moon goddess. The motif symbolized femininity, fertility, and cyclical renewal,