{"product_id":"silver-gold-earrings-ercolano-decorated-sphere","title":"Herculaneum Decorated Sphere Segment Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003edecorated sphere segment earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e are a copy of a jewel found on the ancient beach of Herculaneum. Inspired by the goldsmith tradition of ancient Rome, they are made of \u003cstrong\u003e925 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e and plated with \u003cstrong\u003e18K gold\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their peculiarity is the sphere decorated \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ewith the embossed granulation technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which reproduces the details of the works of art found in\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHerculaneum\u003c\/strong\u003e. This design adds a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethree-dimensional dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e and a touch of modern elegance, keeping the connection with the past alive. These earrings are perfect for those who want to wear a piece of history full of meaning and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18K Gold plated 925 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 11 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3,5 x 2,3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"18K gold, 925 silver, Pompeii ball earrings\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/clove-sphere-earrings-gold-plated_240x240.webp?v=1717075578\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003cimg alt=\"18K gold-plated Superintendence earrings, Herculaneum\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/sphere-earrings-18k-gold-pompeii_240x240.webp?v=1717075600\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ejewels of Herculaneum\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect the luxury and opulence of Roman society, particularly among the noble classes. The excavations of Herculaneum have brought to light extraordinary works of goldsmith art, which demonstrate the \u003cstrong\u003emastery of Roman artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e and their ability to work precious materials such as gold and silver. Unlike common jewels, those found in Herculaneum and Pompeii were often associated with important \u003cstrong\u003esymbolic and religious meanings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spheres and other geometric patterns were frequent in Roman jewelry and were often accompanied by complex decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe women of Roman high society wore these jewels not only to show off their status, but also to protect themselves from negative energies, since many pieces had an \u003cstrong\u003eapotropaic\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning, that is, they were intended to keep away the evil eye and evil influences.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBibliography: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026quot; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSplendori. Il lusso negli ornamenti a Ercolano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u0026quot;, a cura di Francesco Sirano. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026quot; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eLa bellezza femminile a Pompei. Cosmesi ed ornamenti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u0026quot;, a cura di Antonio D\u0026#39;Ambrosio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31469073039463,"sku":"8056992837492","price":117.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/Orecchini_Ercolano_con_Granulazione_closeup.jpg?v=1768995172","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/silver-gold-earrings-ercolano-decorated-sphere","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}