{"product_id":"greek-pomegranate-earrings","title":"Greek Pomegranate Dangle Drop Earrings with Carnelian 1.25L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFruit of Fertility: Greek Pomegranate Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny gold pomegranate hangs from each ear, topped by a warm red carnelian bead. These Greek pomegranate earrings are 1.25 in long and 0.4 in wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carnelian dangle earrings are inspired by a Greek necklace from the 6th century BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K gold plate over pewter, with carnelian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 in W x 1.25 in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomegranate drop earrings, Greek fertility earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Fruit Full of Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pomegranate is packed with seeds. Greeks read it as a sign of fertility and abundance. It also belonged to the myth of Persephone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek fertility earrings carry that old association in a small shape. The carnelian bead adds a drop of red. Against gold it recalls the seeds inside the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original comes from the Greek coast of Asia Minor or from Lydia, in the 6th century BC. It is said to be in the Art Institute of Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Sardis in Lydia, archaeologists found gold pins with pomegranate heads, divided into six segments. Pomegranate drop earrings follow a local fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-filled ear wires suit sensitive ears. Keep the Greek pomegranate earrings dry and wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnelian dangle earrings brighten dark hair. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e. Greek pomegranate earrings are light enough for daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Greek Jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchaic Greek jewelers worked with gold, stone and tiny repeated shapes. Fruit forms like the pomegranate were popular. They keep that taste. Pomegranate drop earrings and carnelian dangle earrings make a modest, graceful echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee gold pomegranate-headed pins from Lydia, made in the 6th and 5th centuries BC. Greek fertility earrings share their favorite fruit. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sardisexpedition.org\/en\/artifacts?page=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eArtifacts - Sardis Expedition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192374599,"sku":"7261","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/0d3ba098a7f3e29f442735ebef536965.jpg?v=1777661751","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/greek-pomegranate-earrings","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}