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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A stunning pair of 93.7 to 94% gold (equivalent to 22K+) shield earrings with wire hoops and dangling glass and agate beads. The earrings are comprised of a wire bent to a hoop shape with a loop at the top forming the original clasp area for the earlobe. A slightly concave disc shape- the shield- is applied to the front of the wire with a delicate filigree edge. At the bottom is a gold pinhead finding that articulates on the wire with a loop; the pin holds in place the two beads. The top bead is formed from black and white glass with a rounded shape. The other is an agate stone bead with an umber hue and a white stripe running around the center. The modern gold-plated sterling hooks make these earrings not only elegant but also highly wearable! Size: 2" L x .5" W (5.1 cm x 1.3 cm); quality of gold: 93.7 to 94% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight of both: 6.4 grams.

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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#158904

  • Condition: Slight indentations to the shields. Minor nicks and weathering to agate stones. Mineral deposits. Wearable with modern gold plated hooks.

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