Ancient Near East / Western Asia, Parthia or possibly Eastern Roman, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful pair of Parthian earrings formed from 76.7% to 79.7% gold (equivalent to 18K+) that are made wearable via modern gold ear wires. Each penannular body bears terminals that taper upwards before twisting together to close the loop, and beneath is a hollow foil grape cluster set with a single crimson-hued garnet. The front of each body bears a teardrop-form bezel, and one earring still retains its original garnet cabochon. A gorgeous pair of wearable artifacts! Size of each (both are relatively similar): 0.76" W x 1.12" H (1.9 cm x 2.8 cm); 1.52" H (3.9 cm) w/ ear wire; (largest garnet): 0.23" W x 0.3" H (0.6 cm x 0.8 cm); gold quality: 76.7% to 79.7% (equivalent to 18K+); total weight: 6.2 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#172049

Earrings are not wearable without modern ear wire. Loss to large garnet on one earring as shown. Small repair along inside curve of one earring and along outside curve of the other earring. Both earrings have slight bending to overall form, light encrustations, and petite indentations. Great patina throughout.