Roman
A pair of Roman gold and garnet earrings, circa 3rd century AD, with modern pearls and garnets
Gold, garnet, pearl
Length: 4.5 cm
Each gold earring is composed of a sheet gold openwork rosette, re-set with a modern pearl. There is scrolling detail below from which hangs three small garnets re-set in pendants....
Each gold earring is composed of a sheet gold openwork rosette, re-set with a modern pearl. There is scrolling detail below from which hangs three small garnets re-set in pendants. Long hoops at the back allow the earrings to be wearable.