This striking set pays tribute to a rare gold ring in the Greek and Roman Study Collection at The Met. Produced in Cyprus in the 6th century B.C., this precious ring displays impressive aspects of the ancient goldsmith’s art. The ring bears two of its three original insets: a piece of sard (quartz) and a “stone” of glass paste, which would have presented a pleasing color contrast with the third element. Our statement necklace and triple-drop earrings reimagine this ancient adornment with gray aventurine, carnelian, and lapis stones.
Details
- Set of necklace and earrings
- 18K gold plate
- Gray aventurine, carnelian, and lapis semi-precious stones
- Earrings: Pierced, with surgical steel ear posts; 1 1/2”L x 2/5”W
- Necklace: Lobster-claw closure; 16”L with 2” extender<
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth
