This curved jade object is attached to a gold necklace from Silla, creating a wonderful contrast between the two colors, lustrous gold and clear green. Jade beads such as this were extensively used by Silla royals and aristocrats to decorate the valuable items they wore, such as gold crowns, necklaces, belts and even garments. That it was an ornament used to further embellish a necklace, made of green jade, and features a form of voluminous crescent with a hole at the head, makes it a fine example of the curved jade beads beloved by the ruling class of Silla.