Orecchini Crotalia stile Pompei con pietra lavica del Vesuvio
Orecchini in pietra lavica del Vesuvio stile Pompei
Gioielli in pietra lavica del Vesuvio stile Pompei
Orecchini Crotalia stile Pompei in pietra lavica
Orecchini Crotalia stile Pompei con pietra lavica del Vesuvio
Orecchini in pietra lavica del Vesuvio stile Pompei
Gioielli in pietra lavica del Vesuvio stile Pompei
Orecchini Crotalia stile Pompei in pietra lavica
Orecchini Crotalia stile Pompei con pietra lavica del Vesuvio
Orecchini in pietra lavica del Vesuvio stile Pompei
Gioielli in pietra lavica del Vesuvio stile Pompei
Orecchini Crotalia stile Pompei in pietra lavica
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Pompeii Crotalia style earrings with lava stone from Vesuvius

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The Crotalia earrings in 925 silver with Lava Stone from Vesuvius, they are an elegant homage to the jewels of ancient Pompeii. The original earrings have been found in the villa of Oplontis and Stabia, and today they are kept in the Archaeological Museum of Naples. 

The ancient earrings Crotalia  they had the pendant made up of two or three pearls which produced a pleasant jingle when they collided with each other. This ttype of accessory was very common, as evidenced by a portrait of the Fayyum.

The CollectionCrotalia, is refined and at the same time accessible, suitable for your elegant look.

Characteristics
  • Material: 925 silver, metal, lava stone             
  • Nickel free
  • Weight: 9.6 g
  • Length: 7 cm
  • Diameter: 1 cm
  • Color: Silver / Golden
  • Produced in Italy
Historical Curiosities 

In ancient Rome, crotalia earrings were worn by high-ranking women. Their name derives from the sound that the pendants produced, similar to the tinkling of small bells, considered a good omen. These earrings were often decorated with pearls and precious stones and reflected the taste for luxury and refinement of the time.

Bibliography:
" Splendori. Il lusso negli ornamenti a Ercolano ", a cura di Francesco Sirano.
" La bellezza femminile a Pompei. Cosmesi ed ornamenti ", a cura di Antonio D'Ambrosio.
" Le collezioni del Museo Nazionale di Napoli ", a cura dell'Archivio Fotografico Pedicini.

 

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