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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pair of gold wire hoop earrings, each comprised of 93.1 % gold (equivalent to 22K+) and embellished with three glass beads and an open hook for wearing on the earlobe. A larger blue glass bead is strung between two small white glass beads, all can move freely along a third of the hoop with a small section of wrapped wire placed below to keep the beads together. 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. Wearable and ideal for any occasion! Size of one: .625" W x .75" H (1.6 cm x 1.9 cm); 93.13% gold (equivalent to 22K+); total weight of both: 1.6 grams

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

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#157267

Losses to beads and surface wear. Wire has slight bending. Gold has been polished. Earrings are lovely and wearable.