{"product_id":"nose-ornament-earrings","title":"Pre-Columbian Inspired Dangle Earrings: A Tribute to Ancient Nose Ornaments","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Crescent Becomes an Earring: Nose Ornament Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round gold drop swings from an ornately decorated post. These nose ornament earrings are 1 in wide and 1.3 in long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pre-Columbian dangle earrings reinterpret the semicircular nose ornaments of Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 kt gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 in W x 1.3 in L each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombian nose ornament jewelry, round drop earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Nose to Ear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose ornaments were among the earliest kinds of facial jewelry. Colombian examples of the 13th to 16th centuries were made of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Met notes that Calima examples show wear and repair. They were worn in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStatus and Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornaments marked rank and identity. Colombian nose ornament jewelry was a visible language of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sterling silver posts suit most ears. Wear them with hair back. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound drop earrings catch light with each turn. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Colombian Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmiths of ancient Colombia cast gold with lost wax and linked its color to the sun. These nose ornament earrings are a tribute to that craft. Pre-Columbian dangle earrings like these suit many outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how Colombian smiths made nose ornaments and tied gold to the sun. Pre-Columbian dangle earrings come from that tradition. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/en\/essays\/metalwork-in-ancient-colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMetalwork in Ancient Colombia - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192447435,"sku":"7971","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/7971-pre-columbian-earrings.jpg?v=1777663852","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/nose-ornament-earrings","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}