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These items, all found on Cyprus, are very representative of Roman decorative jewelry, in which various designs are combined and highlighted with colored gems in order to make them look as rich and impressive as possible. Similar jewelry is found throughout the Roman Empire.
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Title: Gold and pearl earring (one of a pair)
Period: Late Imperial
Date: 3rd century CE
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Medium: Gold, pearl
Dimensions: Other: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.3854
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