Lot 139, Auction 4/12/2024: Roman Gold Earring w/ Emerald
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Lot 139, Auction 4/12/2024: Roman Gold Earring w/ Emerald

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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A charming earring made from 77.46% gold wire. The ear wire is curled into a ring with twisting terminals, and the dangling wire body holds a polished emerald bead which exhibits stunning green hues. Size (earring): 0.47″ W x 1.25″ H (1.2 cm x 3.2 cm); (emerald): 0.25″ L x 0.19″ W x 0.29″ H (0.6 cm x 0.5 cm x 0.7 cm); gold quality: 77.46% (equivalent to 18K+); total weight: 1.4 grams

Condition: Intact and excellent with great luster to gold and emerald.

Provenance: private Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA collection, before 2005

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