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These Crotalia earrings with two pearls are a silver and metal replica of the Roman earrings found during the excavations of Pompeii, in the villa of Oplontis and Stabia, and today kept in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
They are made by hand using an ancient technique, while the hooks are in 925 silver, plated in 18 KT gold. Their peculiarity is the pendant made up of one, two or three pearls which, when they collide with each other, produce a pleasant tinkling, hence their name "Crotalia" which means "rattle, castanet".
This type of earrings was very common for women of the time, as demonstrated by a portrait of the Fayyum.
In ancient Pompeii, jewels were symbols of status and wealth. Women of the time wore elaborate earrings with pendants to demonstrate their prestige and social position. The use of silver and precious stones was widespread, and pendants often represented symbols of fertility, protection and prosperity.
Bibliography:
"Splendours. Luxury in ornaments in Herculaneum", edited by Francesco Sirano.
"Female beauty in Pompeii. Cosmetics and ornaments", edited by Antonio D'Ambrosio.
"The collections of the National Museum of Naples", edited by the Pedicini Photographic Archive.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 18 reviews.
Nach der TV Sendung auf ARTE kam mir die Idee, diese Ohrringe meiner Tochter zum Geburtstag zu schenken, zumal sie so gerne nochmals nach Pompeji reisen möchte. M. STA
Crotalia Orecchini di Pompei a due pendenti
Store owner replied: Wir freuen uns sehr, dass du gefunden hast, was du wolltest!
Perfetti
Mein neues Lieblingschmuckstück!
Parfait. De superbes boucles d'oreilles. Livraison rapide
Crotalia Orecchini di Pompei a due pendenti
Store owner replied: Merci infiniment pour vos aimables paroles!
Beautiful earrings. Great presentation and information.
Crotalia Orecchini di Pompei a due pendenti
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I love these earrings! They came in a pouch with a magnet and description on a card. They were packaged very nicely and their quality is great. Definitely worth it!
Crotalia Orecchini di Pompei a due pendenti
Store owner replied: Thank you for your kind words!
Great
My wife loves the earrings, this is a shop where I could spend a fortune!
GREAT THANKS
Excellent
Gli orecchini sono stati un regalo estremamente gradito La lavorazione impeccabile , i materiali raffinati Eleganza classica di sicuro successo
Il lavoro di realizzazione degli orecchini che ho comprato è un'opera d'arte in sé. Soprattutto se teniamo conto che si tratta di una ricostruzione storica. Tante grazie!
Ottimo servizio
Wonderful service! Couldn’t believe how quick they came and I was continually updated!❤️
Excellent jewellery!
Ottima fattura, semplici ed eleganti. Arrivano in un sacchettino in vellutino e non in una scatoletta.
Great service, fast delivery....liked the daily tracking. Beautiful earrings!
