Roman Gold Earrings With Glass Beads (c. 1-300 AD) . Provenance: London, England - collection of Ancient art that was formed during the 1970s, then passed by descent. Currently for sale at Apollo Auctions, London. . Pair of gold hoop earrings: medium hoops with three strands of glass and gold beads on each earring. These beautiful items probably belonged to a Roman noblewoman. . The Romans loved wearing earrings. This was arguably their staple personal decoration. Some ancient sources commented on the Romans and their obsession with earrings; that they wore such heavy earrings, their ears became stretched. . Jewellery was one of the few things wealthy women could buy and sell themselves. Jewellery was particularly important because it prominently displayed their high social status. Size: L:35mm / W:36mm ; 5g Photo credit: Apollo Auctions, London #jewellery #jewelry #gold #goldearrings #earrings #rome #ancientrome #roman #romanart #fineartjeweller #juliamorgan #juliamorganjewellery #antiquity #antiquities #shop #shophere #shoponline #history (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeQsUV8uQP8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
