STUNNING PAIR OF ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD EARRINGS WITH PEARLS Ca. AD 1 - 300. A matched pair of gold earrings, each composed of a central spherical pearl bead held between two gold wire loops and framed within a twisted gold ring. Below the bead is a ribbed trapezoidal gold plate from which two suspension loops hang, each terminating in a pearl dangle. The ear wire extends from the back and loops over the top through a small attachment ring. For similar see: F. H. Marshall, MA., catalogue of the Jewelry, Greek, Etruscan and Roman in the department of Antiquities British museum.cat. 2648, Plate LV. Size: 23-24mm x 45940mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in South German private collection 1980s-early1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.