{"product_id":"sinu-round-ornament-earrings","title":"Precolumbian Sinu Round Ornament Gold and Bead Drop Earrings, Assorted Colors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Golden Shield with a Dangling Bead: Sinu Round Ornament Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round gold disc carries a spiral and a central globule, and a stone bead dangles below. These Sinu round ornament earrings are 0.6 in wide and 1.4 in long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect red carnelian or black onyx for the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 0.6 in W x 1.4 in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red carnelian or black onyx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Columbian drop 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\u003eThe Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round ornament is inspired by the Sinu culture of Colombia. A golden bead and a semiprecious stone bead hang from its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-Columbian drop earrings of this kind are light and graceful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGold in Ancient Colombia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Met notes that ancient Colombian smiths used gold and copper alloys. They often cast pieces by the lost wax method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir work linked metal color to the sun and moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnelian bead earrings glow warm red against gold. Black onyx drop earrings offer a bolder, darker contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sterling silver posts suit most ears. Wear the Sinu round ornament earrings with hair back. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee 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 Sinu Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinu gold work is known for round ornaments and spirals. These Sinu round ornament earrings pay tribute to that look. Carnelian bead earrings and black onyx drop earrings let you choose your color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how ancient Colombian smiths worked gold and linked it to the sun and moon. Pre-Columbian drop 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":"carnelian red","offer_id":1192446031,"sku":"7962","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"onyx black","offer_id":32313461637233,"sku":"7962-onyx","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/museum-jewelry-precolumbian-sinu-round-ornament-gold-and-bead-drop-earrings-assorted-colors-1.jpeg?v=1613068258","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/sinu-round-ornament-earrings","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}