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The Crotalia two-pendant earrings are a refined example of jewelry inspired by antiquity. It is a reproduction in 18K gold-plated 925 silver of the earrings found during the excavations of Pompeii, in the villa of Oplontis and Stabia, kept in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
These earrings, characterized by a dangling design with delicate spheres, reflect the "Crotalia" style (from the Greek "krotalon," meaning jingle), a type of earring typical of Roman noblewomen. The spheres, positioned to oscillate slightly, produce a light sound with each movement, evoking the ancient charm of Pompeii.
Crotalia earrings were very popular among Roman elite women, particularly matrons and noblewomen, during the imperial period. These jewels were made with pearls, gold and precious stones, and were found in the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum, perfectly preserved under the ashes of Vesuvius. They also represented power and social status, being worn during important ceremonies and banquets.
Bibliography:
"Splendori. Il lusso negli ornamenti a Ercolano", edited by Francesco Sirano.
"La bellezza femminile a Pompei. Cosmesi ed ornamenti", edited by Antonio D’Ambrosio.
"Le collezioni del Museo Nazionale di Napoli", edited by Archivio Fotografico Pedicini.
The dangling design has delicate spheres arranged to sway slightly, recalling the Crotalia style.
The description specifies 18K gold-plated 925 silver; the technical details also list nickel-free metal and a gold-coloured finish.
Length 1.97 in (5 cm), diameter 0.59 in (1.5 cm), and weight 7 g. They are made in Italy.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.
We watched Pompeii the new dig and my wife June was fascinated at the discovery of the crotalia gold pearl earrings. To be able to purchase them direct from the museum for shipment to the UK was amazing. We were notified of the progress of our order at every stage. Fantastic service a delighted wife and a truly amazing pair of detailed earrings. Will be back to order the Vesuvius lava necklace and earrings within the near future. Many thanks. Dorian & June Gaskin.
Wunderschöne Ohrhänger, ich bin sehr happy, denn auf meiner Italienreise - auch nach Pompeji - hatte ich keine Zeit zum shoppen und war Zuhause etwas traurig, dass ich es nicht geschafft hatte, mir diese schönen Ohrhänger vor Ort zu kaufen. Versand und Verarbeitung top! Vielen lieben Dank und Grüße aus Berlin
Un article qui correspond parfaitement à l'idée que je m'en faisais.
Absolutely perfect
Orecchini Crotalia di Pompei a due pendenti
Store owner replied: Thank you!
Orecchini stupendi.... comprero' senz'altro altri gioielli. Precisione e accuratezza nel post-vendita e nella consegna. Grazie
Orecchini Crotalia di Pompei a due pendenti
Store owner replied: Siamo davvero felici che la sua esperienza sia stata soddisfacente, l'opinione dei nostri clienti è per noi fondamentale!
Che bello, veramente
Orecchini Crotalia di Pompei a due pendenti
Store owner replied: Molte grazie!
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Delivery was actually 2 days before original estimate and earrings were really well packed. They are exactly as described, look great and I'm really happy - thanks :-)
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I first bought these earrings when I visited Pompeii in 2022. Somehow, I lost them and it was horrible! They're not only pretty and go with pretty much everything (they're good quality and look right for special occasions or every day), but they have the interesting talking point of a connection to history. I was thrilled to be able to rebuy them over the net. They arrived really quickly and were safely packaged. I'm very impressed!
