Jewellery

A Single Earring with Emerald Bead

Gold and Emerald
Roman, 1st – 2nd century A.D.
H. 3.1 cm

 

Wrought from gold wire shaped into a loop with twist closure, this Roman earring is minimal in design and features a single cylindrically shaped emerald bead nestled between three spool-shaped elements in gold. Alone or paired with a simple emerald stud or dangling element, this earring can be worn today for a chic, asymmetric fashion statement.

 

Condition: wearable

Provenance: the estate of Dr. Jacob Hirsch

Item reference: JE1590