Fine Ancient Roman Gold Earrings (pr)

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely pair of wearable Roman earrings comprised of annular hoops formed from 92% gold (equivalent to 22K+). Each earring features twisted-wire terminals, a dangling rod ornament, and floral medallions bound with petite lengths of wire; a glass seed bead adorns one rod ornament. A modern gold-filled wire jump ring is attached to the top of each earring to make them wearable along with modern 14K gold-plated sterling silver ear wires. A fabulous set of attractive earrings! Size of each (both are relatively similar): 0.62" L x 0.94" H (1.6 cm x 2.4 cm); 1.5" H (3.8 cm) with included ear wires; gold quality: 92% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight: 3.2 grams

Provenance: ex-private New York City, New York, USA collection, acquired on the London Market before 2010

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Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Gold earrings, dangling ornaments, and glass bead are ancient, and jump rings and ear wires are modern. Both earrings and floral medallions have slight bending to overall forms, with loss to glass bead on one dangling ornament, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout. Jump rings are modern gold-filled wire, and modern ear wires are 14K gold-plated sterling silver.