1st C. Roman Gold Hoop Earrings (pr)

**Originally Listed At $400**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine pair of high-quality gold 81.4% to 84.7% (equivalent to 19K+ to 20K+) hoop earrings! Both annular shapes are, created by bending the terminals ends that taper out from the slightly crescent shaped body. Earrings like these would have been worn by high status women who would have treasured their jewelry - as this was some of the only private property elite women could own that was separate from her husband's assets. Size: 0.5" Diameter x 0.125" W (1.3 cm x 0.3 cm); gold quality: 81.4% to 84.7% (equivalent to 19K+ to 20K+); total weight: 3.3 grams

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

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Condition Report: Surface wear and minor nicks to smaller loop and black patina. Other loop is slightly misshapen but otherwise both are intact and professionally cleaned. Not wearable.