Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A matching pair of gorgeous 84% gold and garnet earrings both presenting an elaborate design. From the top is a wire hoop with the terminal tip wrapped around the original loop catch, and a circular bezel contains a crimson garnet stone. Suspended from the hoop is twisted gold wire finding with petaloid shaped filigree that tops the spherical garnet stone. From below the garnet is a cap comprised of filigree petaloid shapes and a tip formed by four granulated balls. Modern 14K gold plated silver ear hooks makes these earrings wearable. These earrings are elegant and timeless, ready to dress up any outfit; a fabulous example of ancient luxury art that will never go out of style! Size of each: 1.25" L (3.2 cm); quality of gold: 84% (equivalent to 20K+); total weight: 7 grams

Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s

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#165093

Nicks and minor tears to gold around garnets. Pin hole perforations to gold bezel on smaller garnet. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas. Fine condition and made wearable with modern hear hooks.