The lady who inspired this necklace is Isabella of Portugal,from a portrait attributed to the workshop of Rogier van de Weyden, the name "Persica Sibylla" appears in the top left corner.
The design would not look out of place around the neck of a 21st century fashionista.
Isabella Crystal Bead Necklace £70
Preciosa crystal pearls and bicones.
Black "diamond" (transparent) bicones and White Pearls.
Isabella Black/White
Isabella Crystal Bead Necklace £70
Preciosa crystal pearls and bicones.
White bicones and Black Pearls.