Pompeii Smooth Sphere Segment Earrings

Smooth sphere segment earrings were the most widespread type of earrings found in the Vesuvian region and the Roman world in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC.

Made of 18K gold-plated 925 silver, they have an open back and an S-shaped hook. The gold-plated dome conceals the soldered joint between the hook and the earring body. The design is simple, clean and elegant.

The combination of silver and gold creates a sophisticated contrast that adds a touch of luxury. Every detail of these earrings is taken care of to ensure comfort and style, offering a look that recalls classical art, but which adapts perfectly to contemporary fashion.

Characteristics

• Material: 18K Gold plated 925 Silver
• Weight : about 7.9g
• Dimensions: 1.30 × 0.91 in (3.3 x 2.3 cm)
• Produced in Italy

Historical Curiosities

Pompeii has yielded extraordinary examples of ancient jewelery during archaeological excavations. The earrings and jewels of Pompeii were not only symbols of beauty, but also had cultural and religious meanings. Smooth spheres were a common motif in Roman jewelry, as they represented the perfection and harmony of the universe. The jewels of Pompeii, often worn by high-ranking women, were made of gold and silver and were enriched with precious stones or geometric designs, just like the spheres present in these earrings.

In ancient Rome, earrings were not only an aesthetic ornament, but also represented prestige and social status. In addition to aesthetic value, some jewels were believed to have apotropaic properties, capable of protecting the wearer from bad luck and the evil eye.

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.