The Etruscans were an ancient people who settled and thrived in the area that would later be called Rome. In the nineteenth century, a series of Etruscan tombs were opened, and the beautiful gold-work found within captured the imagination of the Victorian public. These earrings are a testament to the "modern" obsession with ancient jewelry.

Made of 14K yellow gold, these 19th century earrings have a 1.5" long drop and weigh a combined total of 5.8g -- which means they're so light you'd likely forget you were wearing them, were it not for the countless looks of admiration from looky loos!

DETAILS
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METAL: 14K Yellow Gold
CIRCA: late 19th century
LENGTH: 1.75"
DROP: 1.5"
WIDTH: 0.75"

NB: One of the gold balls does indeed have a dent. It's still in better shape than you or I at 130 years old.