Karavas Gems Aventurine and Pearl Drop Earrings
Unique, art-inspired gifts for her.
These elegant earrings pay tribute to a timeless 6th–7th-century necklace found at Karavas, Cyprus, which once belonged to the Byzantine empire. In 330 CE, Constantine the Great (r. 306–337)—the first Christian ruler of the Roman empire—transferred the imperial capital from Rome to the eastern city of Byzantion, which he renamed Constantinople ("the city of Constantine") in his own honor. As the inheritors of the Roman empire, the Byzantines carried the torch of tradition and produced a wealth of wearable treasures in precious gold, silver, and gemstones, signaling their unwavering status. The Museum’s adornment, with its colorful green-quartz beads, lustrous pearls, and exquisite opus interrasile craftsmanship—a pierced metalwork technique used between the 3rd and 7th centuries—exemplifies the astounding finesse of Byzantine jewelry.
Read about the Museum treasure behind this jewelry and shop other art-inspired designs in our blog post here.
Unique, art-inspired gifts for her.
These elegant earrings pay tribute to a timeless 6th–7th-century necklace found at Karavas, Cyprus, which once belonged to the Byzantine empire. In 330 CE, Constantine the Great (r. 306–337)—the first Christian ruler of the Roman empire—transferred the imperial capital from Rome to the eastern city of Byzantion, which he renamed Constantinople ("the city of Constantine") in his own honor. As the inheritors of the Roman empire, the Byzantines carried the torch of tradition and produced a wealth of wearable treasures in precious gold, silver, and gemstones, signaling their unwavering status. The Museum’s adornment, with its colorful green-quartz beads, lustrous pearls, and exquisite opus interrasile craftsmanship—a pierced metalwork...See More
- 18K gold plate
- Green aventurine
- Cultured freshwater pearls
- Pierced, with surgical steel ear posts
- 1 1/2''L x 1/2''W
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth
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