Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely pair of beautiful Roman earrings comprised of 80.4 to 85.9% gold (equivalent to 19K+) each one is a comprised of gold sheets folded to create a hollow crescent shape, a reference to the moon and goddesses associated with it such as Diana and Juno. The ends taper to a thin wire that wraps around itself to form a hoop, formally this wire was the hook for the earlobe. Fitted with modern 14K gold plated sterling silver hooks, these are both wearable and elegant! Size of one earring: .625" W x 1" H (1.6 cm x 2.5 cm); total weight of both: 1.4 grams; gold quality: 80.4 to 85.9% gold (equivalent to 19K+)

These earrings would have belonged to an elite Roman woman. Roman women - especially of the upper classes - had their ears pierced and wore one set of earrings. Jewelry was particularly important to women in Roman society because it was legally their own property, independent of their husband's wealth, and they could use it as they saw fit.

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, ex-Fortuna Art Gallery, acquired in the 2000s

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  • Condition: Ancient earrings are set with modern hooks to be wearable. Normal surface wear and slight dimpling to form commensurate with age.

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