Sumerian Bicone Bead Earrings
Met-inspired art jewelry makes a unique gift.
These timeless lapis earrings evoke a striking strands of beads (ca. 2600–2500 BCE) found at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Ur. Though the original beads were Sumerian-made, the exotic materials from which they were constructed indicate long-distance trade connections: lapis lazuli was mined in Afghanistan, while the gold could have traveled from Iran, Anatolia, or Egypt. Later texts indicate that these materials were thought to have possessed amuletic properties. Our jewelry pays homage to the Sumerian beads' gold and lapis elements and adapts their notable biconical shape.
Met-inspired art jewelry makes a unique gift.
These timeless lapis earrings evoke a striking strands of beads (ca. 2600–2500 BCE) found at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Ur. Though the original beads were Sumerian-made, the exotic materials from which they were constructed indicate long-distance trade connections: lapis lazuli was mined in Afghanistan, while the gold could have traveled from Iran, Anatolia, or Egypt. Later texts indicate that these materials were thought to have possessed amuletic properties. Our jewelry pays homage to the Sumerian beads' gold and lapis elements and adapts their notable biconical shape.
- 18K gold plate
- Lapis
- Pierced, with surgical steel ear posts
- 1 1/8''L; 1/2'' diam.
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth
| Standard flat-rate shipping (3–8 days) | $12.95 |
| Expedited US shipping (2 days) | $13.95 extra |
| Overnight shipping | $22.95 extra |
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If for any reason you are not fully satisfied with your order, you may return the merchandise within 90 days from the date of purchase. See our Returns page.
