Lot 209

14kt Gold Necklace w/ Ancient Maya & Olmec Stone Face Pendants

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14kt Gold Necklace w/ Ancient Maya & Olmec Stone Face Pendants

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,500

Starting Bid: $3,500

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Pre-Columbian, Mexico., ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Heavy 14kt gold necklace decorated with ancient stone pendants along with 2 probably modern stone carvings. Large greenstone central pendant of Maya origin along with 2 other ancient carvings, Maya and probably Olmec at the top and two carvings that we think are modern. The chain is made of large hammered links with 14kt bezels holding each stone in place. Because of the size, there is no clasp - necklace designed to fit easily over the head. The gold weighs about 65 grams, which at 14kt puts the spot value over $5000. Size: 26" C x 32" L x 1.25" W (66.0 cm C x 81.3 cm L x 3.2 cm W)

Provenance: private Henderson, Nevada, USA collection , via family descent from father who acquired it around 1965 - with photos of him wearing it around that time period.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000