Ancient Roman Gold Earrings silver To the ancient Greeks and

To the ancient Greeks and Romans

Art Deco chequerboard ring dating from the 1920s

8mm not including the bail

Stone: Natural garnet cabochon

Ancient Roman Gold Earrings silver To the ancient Greeks andA pair of gold earrings made in Roman Cypress during the 2nd century AD. They're formed as stylised grape bunches with simple ear wires, all crafted in high carat gold around 22 23ct. Cyprus became a Roman province as late as 58BC, retaining Paphos as its principal city and famous for its temple dedicated to Aphrodite which features on coins minted on the island. Prior to Roman rule, the region was part of the Ptolemaic Kingdom established in 305BC by