A fine Pair of Roman Gold Amphora Earrings, ca. 1st -2nd century CE

A striking and unusually large pair of Roman gold earrings fashioned as miniature amphorae. Each pendant stands on a square plinth and presents a gently rounded body with pronounced, ear-shaped handles finished in a faux-braided motif. Large suspension loops at the vessel rims allow attachment to the modern 14K diamond-set hoops. The workmanship is fine and delicate, with the amphora form carefully modeled to read as both small-scale vessels and elegant jewelry pendants. The removable contemporary hoops, fitted with thirty-two small round brilliant diamonds in total, provide a versatile, wearable presentation while preserving the antiquities as historic components. Gold jewelry was highly valued in Roman society for both its decorative appeal and personal adornment. Miniature representations of everyday objects, such as vessels like amphorae, were a common motif in Roman jewelry. These items were often crafted as pendants, earrings, or charms. Amphorae, in particular, are evocative cho