crescent-shaped earrings with gemstone, made of 925 silver and plated in 18K gold, worn
Pompeii earrings with natural stones, in 18k gold plated 925 silver
Classic earrings with natural stones, gold plated silver
video degli orecchini a crescente con gemma, realizzati in argento 925 e placcati in oro 18K
Pompeian jewels: Earrings with natural stones, in gold-plated silver
Earrings in gold and natural stones - Pompeian jewels
Pompeian jewelry rings with natural stones
crescent-shaped earrings with gemstone, made of 925 silver and plated in 18K gold, worn
Pompeii earrings with natural stones, in 18k gold plated 925 silver
Classic earrings with natural stones, gold plated silver
video degli orecchini a crescente con gemma, realizzati in argento 925 e placcati in oro 18K
Pompeian jewels: Earrings with natural stones, in gold-plated silver
Earrings in gold and natural stones - Pompeian jewels
Pompeian jewelry rings with natural stones
crescent-shaped earrings with gemstone, made of 925 silver and plated in 18K gold, worn
Pompeii earrings with natural stones, in 18k gold plated 925 silver
Classic earrings with natural stones, gold plated silver
video degli orecchini a crescente con gemma, realizzati in argento 925 e placcati in oro 18K
Pompeian jewels: Earrings with natural stones, in gold-plated silver
Earrings in gold and natural stones - Pompeian jewels
Pompeian jewelry rings with natural stones
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Pompeii Crescent Earrings with Gem

€135.00
€135.00
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Descrizione

These crescent earrings with gem, made of 925 silver and plated with 18K gold, reproduce the original 1st-century BC find, catalogue no. P 12518 of the Superintendency of Pompeii, kept at the Archaeological Museum of Naples.

The original earrings were found in Pompeii, on the north side of Porta Marina. The original jewel’s body is formed from smooth gold leaf shaped into a circle of decreasing thickness. The decoration comprises three engraved oval settings with white and green enamelled glass. The hook is S-shaped.

These earrings are perfect for those who want a jewel that expresses style and symbolism.

Characteristics
  • Material: 18K Gold plated 925 Silver + enamelled glass
  • Weight : about 11.5g
  • Dimensions: 1.26 × 0.87 × 0.47 in (3.2 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm)
  • Produced in Italy
Historical Curiosities

For Roman women, jewelry, especially earrings, represented much more than simple aesthetic accessories. They were symbols of social status, wealth and belonging to a certain class. The earrings, often made of precious materials such as gold and adorned with precious stones, reflectedthe elegance and power of the womanwho wore them. Furthermore, many jewels had a protective function, with shapes and symbols such as the crescent, associated with divinities and divine protection.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What decorative detail features on the crescent earrings?

The description lists three oval settings with white and green enamelled glass.

Which hook and materials are specified for the crescent design?

The hook is S-shaped. The materials are 18K gold-plated 925 silver and enamelled glass.

What are the dimensions and weight of the crescent earrings?

They measure 1.26 × 0.87 × 0.47 in (3.2 × 2.2 × 1.2 cm) and weigh approximately 11.5 g. They are made in Italy.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 17 reviews.

Beautiful earrings I bought the first pair in the Museum shop in Pompeii and unfortunately one broke, so I bought a second pair and the amazing people at the museum are going to mend the broken one! Fantastic service thank you!!

Helena A. 5/5 Verified

Orecchini a crescente di Pompei con Gemma

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