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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Ancient Roman Jewelry and Earrings

Jewelry and Earrings from Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire. Both men and women wore handmade jewelry pieces including bracelets, earrings, rings, collars and necklaces. Romans wore gemstone pendants and pearls that  wire wrapped around gold. 



Gold Earring with Pearl
2nd-3rd Century AD







Earrings with Agate Pendant
3rd Century AD







Garnet Earrings
1st Century AD

Gold and Variscite Earring, 2nd Century 
 AD
 
 
 


Garnet Earrings,
 1st -3rd Century AD  




Gold Loop Earrings
2nd-3rd Century


 










Gold and Garnet Earrings
 1st -3rd Century AD