Ancient Roman Silver Earrings, matching pair
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Ancient Roman solid silver pair of hoop earrings, each formed with an oval body and a rounded bulb terminal, with the wire tapering to a hooked fastening. A simple and elegant ancient jewellery form, made to be worn as a matched pair.
-> Hoop earrings of this type were widely worn in the Greek and Roman world and remained popular for centuries. Their restrained shape reflects the lasting appeal of clean, balanced forms in ancient personal adornment.
Condition: Good ancient condition with age-related wear, surface irregularities, and encrustations. The pair remains well preserved and display nicely.
Size: ± 22,9 - 23,9 mm
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Earrings were among the most common items of personal jewellery in the ancient Greek and Roman world. They were worn by women across different regions and periods, ranging from modest everyday examples in silver or bronze to more elaborate gold pieces decorated with granulation, pendants, or figurative motifs. Even simple forms such as these could be finely proportioned and carefully made.
Roman jewellery combined practicality with refined design. Many ancient earrings were created from a single curved rod or wire, sometimes finished with terminals shaped as knobs, beads, animal heads, or small ornamental elements. This pair belongs to that long tradition of elegant hoop earrings, valued both for their decorative appearance and for their place within the wider history of classical adornment.
Material:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
Seller's Story
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman solid silver pair of hoop earrings, each formed with an oval body and a rounded bulb terminal, with the wire tapering to a hooked fastening. A simple and elegant ancient jewellery form, made to be worn as a matched pair.
-> Hoop earrings of this type were widely worn in the Greek and Roman world and remained popular for centuries. Their restrained shape reflects the lasting appeal of clean, balanced forms in ancient personal adornment.
Condition: Good ancient condition with age-related wear, surface irregularities, and encrustations. The pair remains well preserved and display nicely.
Size: ± 22,9 - 23,9 mm
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Earrings were among the most common items of personal jewellery in the ancient Greek and Roman world. They were worn by women across different regions and periods, ranging from modest everyday examples in silver or bronze to more elaborate gold pieces decorated with granulation, pendants, or figurative motifs. Even simple forms such as these could be finely proportioned and carefully made.
Roman jewellery combined practicality with refined design. Many ancient earrings were created from a single curved rod or wire, sometimes finished with terminals shaped as knobs, beads, animal heads, or small ornamental elements. This pair belongs to that long tradition of elegant hoop earrings, valued both for their decorative appearance and for their place within the wider history of classical adornment.
Material:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-2nd century AD
Name of object
matching pair, Earrings
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
