Medici Necklace Belt

The Medici's of the Italian Renaissance were known for their extravagant jewelry.  When Cosimo I de' Medici married Elenora of Toledo, her wardrobe became a tool for status and symbology.  Her most iconic was the gemstone tasseled drop belt.  This faceted glass bead belt can also be used as a necklace.  It's 24k gold-plated orb is incrusted with jade bead inlay and hangs like a tassel drop.

The orb measures 1"x1", the strand dropping from the clasp measures 9" and the clasp to jumpring is 33".