18k Gold Columbian Emerald Incan Mayan God Pendant. 1"

For sale is an 18k yellow gold pendant of an Incan god sitting atop a Colombian emerald. The god sits with his arms in his lap, as if meditating or perhaps listening to a worshipper's prayer. The gold is textured in a rough-hewn, handmade style, as opposed to being polished smooth. He wears a large beaded necklace and his pants have an interesting cross-hatched design.

The emerald is good sized and has a lovely color and some translucence. The wonderful five-sided shape is highlighted by its bezel setting in a hand-crafted gold frame. The pendant is unusual because it is three dimensional, more complex, and heavier than usual for its type. These pendants were sold in Colombia to tourists in the first half of the 20th century and tended to be simpler, made of a flat piece of gold and a small emerald. This pendant comes with an articulated bail to accommodate your chain. This is a lovely, beautifully crafted pendant and a work of art. 

The item shows normal wear for a pre-owned piece (light scratches, dings, dents and scuff marks.)