{"product_id":"silver-gold-earrings-smooth-spheres-pompei","title":"Smooth Sphere Spiral Earrings from Pompeii - 18K GOLD plated 925 Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth sphere segment earrings\u003c\/strong\u003eare the most common \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003etype of earrings found in the region \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003evesuviana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical- align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e and in the world \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical- align: inherit;\"\u003eRoman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ein the 1st and 2nd centuries BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eC .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emade of \u003cstrong\u003e925 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e plated in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003e18K gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eopen on the back with an \"S\" shaped hook. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe gold dome hides the solder between the hook and the body of the earring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The design is simple, looking clean and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of silver and gold creates a sophisticated contrast that adds a touch of luxury. Every detail of these earrings is taken care of to ensure comfort and style, offering a look that recalls classical art, but which adapts perfectly to contemporary fashion. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\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\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : about 7.9g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensione\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3,3 x 2,3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePompeii has yielded extraordinary examples of ancient jewelery during archaeological excavations. The \u003cstrong\u003eearrings and jewels of Pompeii\u003c\/strong\u003e were not only symbols of beauty, but also had cultural and religious meanings. \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth spheres\u003c\/strong\u003e were a common motif in Roman jewelry, as they represented \u003cstrong\u003ethe perfection and harmony of the universe\u003c\/strong\u003e. The jewels of Pompeii, often worn by high-ranking women, were made of gold and silver and were enriched with precious stones or geometric designs, just like the spheres present in these earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Rome, earrings were not only an aesthetic ornament, but also represented prestige and social status. In addition to aesthetic value, some jewels were believed to have apotropaic properties, capable of protecting the wearer from bad luck and the evil eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBibliography: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\"Splendori. 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 , a cura di Francesco Sirano. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\"La 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 , a cura di Antonio D'Ambrosio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31504192864359,"sku":"8056992837416","price":119.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/Orecchini-a-Spicchio-di-Sfera-Liscia-di-Pompei-2.jpg?v=1771693337","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/silver-gold-earrings-smooth-spheres-pompei","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}