{"product_id":"roman-dangle-earrings","title":"Roman Dangle Drop Fancy Ornate Earrings 2L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTiny Spheres of Gold: Roman Dangle Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClusters of tiny gold globules cover each drop in patterns that glint as you turn your head. These Roman dangle earrings are 2 in long and 3\/4 in wide. They are costume jewelry made from ancient models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe granulation gold earrings of Rome inspired the pattern. The globules are set in a variety of designs across the surface.\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\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 0.75 in W x 2 in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate dangle earrings in a granulated pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Granulation Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranulation covers metal with tiny spheres. Goldsmiths made the grains by melting snippets or rings of wire. Then they fused each grain onto the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique may have started in Sumer about 5,000 years ago. Etruscan and Greek goldsmiths later made it famous. Granulation gold earrings still look hard to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoman Examples at the Met\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Met owns a Roman gold earring of the second or third century AD. It has clustered spheres and pyramidal granulation. Another pair from Roman Egypt has granulated triangles arranged in a crescent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Roman earrings like these show how much Romans loved bright, busy surfaces. Ornate dangle earrings were a Roman habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSophistication in Small Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the spacing of the globules. Rows alternate with small groups. The pattern changes as the eye moves down the drop. Ornate dangle earrings like these reward a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver posts make the Roman dangle earrings comfortable for most ears. Wear them with hair swept back. Wipe them with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranulation gold earrings catch light at every turn. Ancient Roman earrings suit a quiet dress best. 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 Roman Jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman jewelers inherited skills from the Greeks and Etruscans. They also drew on gold and gems from across the Empire. The Roman dangle earrings follow that mixed tradition. Ornate dangle earrings like these keep one corner of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a Roman gold earring from the second or third century AD. Roman dangle earrings like this pair take their ornament from earrings like it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/242687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGold Earring with Clustered Spheres and Pyramidal Granulation - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192328871,"sku":"6719","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/71c60335010d6844078300d35552c835.jpg?v=1777661747","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/roman-dangle-earrings","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}