**Originally Listed At $750**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous earring of minimalist and elegant form with a body and ear wire formed from 85.71% gold. Within the open center of the beveled earring face is a petite emerald bead with stunning verdant hues and great reflectivity. Size (earring): 0.83" L x 0.41" W x 0.70" H (2.1 cm x 1 cm x 1.8 cm); (emerald): 0.19" L x 0.13" W (0.5 cm x 0.3 cm); gold quality: 85.71% (equivalent to 20K+); total weight: 1.6 grams

Provenance: private Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Nemesis Ancients and Antiquities

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#184189

Slight bending to ear wire, with abrasions to earring body and emerald, otherwise intact and excellent. Great luster throughout. Wearable if desired.