{"id":433198,"date":"2026-01-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=433198"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:51:16","slug":"cupid-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/cupid-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"When It Comes to Jewelry, Cupid and Eros Are Enduring (and Adorable) Symbols of Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CupidJewelry-950x633.jpeg\" alt=\"cupid jewelry\n\" class=\"wp-image-433280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CupidJewelry-950x633.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CupidJewelry-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CupidJewelry-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CupidJewelry-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CupidJewelry.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A couple of the biggest rascals in Greek and Roman mythology, the baby gods Eros and Cupid often instigated trouble by shooting their golden arrows at deities and mortals, igniting uncontrollable and sometimes inappropriate passions. When they appear in jewelry, however, these little winged kings of chaos are generally better behaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In ancient intaglios and gold pieces, Eros and Cupid represented powerful and even complex romantic themes. In the 19th century, they frolicked in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/style\/etruscan-revival\/\">Etruscan Revival jewelry<\/a> of different styles. The best examples convey an impish attitude, depicting them as if they were about to or perhaps already had engaged in a playful or naughty act. Regardless of their era, pieces featuring these gods make a very special gift for Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hellenistic Gold Earrings<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/drop-earrings\/important-pair-of-gold-hellenistic-earrings\/id-j_26269632\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-950x950.jpg\" alt=\"Hellenistic earrings\" class=\"wp-image-433202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-933x933.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/36438M2_master.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold jewelry, like these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/drop-earrings\/important-pair-of-gold-hellenistic-earrings\/id-j_26269632\/\">elaborate earrings<\/a> sporting four Eros figures demonstrate the rich artistry  of Greece in the Hellenistic period, spanning from 323 to 30 BC. Master craftsmen employed a range of techniques, including intricate wirework and meticulous weaving, used to create loop-in-loop gold chains. The wheel held by three of the Eros figures is a love charm, called an <em>iynx<\/em>, used to attract lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/signet-rings\/ancient-greek-gold-intaglio-ring-circa-4th-century-bc\/id-j_3765393\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-950x950.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring\" class=\"wp-image-433205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-934x933.jpg 934w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1DSC06150_master.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eros\u2019s twin brother, Himeros, is the god of sexual desire. Scenes showing the two siblings wrestling, like the one depicted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/signet-rings\/ancient-greek-gold-intaglio-ring-circa-4th-century-bc\/id-j_3765393\/\">this gold signet ring<\/a> believed to be from the 4th century BC, represent the internal struggle between lust and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold and Carved-Coral Classical Revival Earrings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/dangle-earrings\/english-antique-gold-carved-coral-angel-classical-revival-earrings\/id-j_23882252\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-950x950.webp\" alt=\"carved coral cupid earrings\" class=\"wp-image-433208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-950x950.webp 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-350x350.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-933x933.webp 933w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed-216x216.webp 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_23882252_1724423827916_bg_processed.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/dangle-earrings\/english-antique-gold-carved-coral-angel-classical-revival-earrings\/id-j_23882252\/\">mid-19th-century earrings, the Cupids and amphorae<\/a>, vessels used for wine, loosely symbolize the intoxicating love or uncontrollable passion that characterizes the early stages of romance. Coral, sourced from the Mediterranean, was a popular material at the time because of its connection to Italy, a country traditionally visited as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/style\/grand-tour\/\">Grand Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring Depicting Eros Crowning a Rooster <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/signet-rings\/eros-crowning-rooster-ancient-roman-carnelian-intaglio-18kt-gold-ring\/id-j_27894102\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anello_in_oro_22_kt_intaglio_Eros_e_gallo_nov_25_laterale_master-950x704.jpg\" alt=\"Eros Crowning Rooster Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring\" class=\"wp-image-433210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anello_in_oro_22_kt_intaglio_Eros_e_gallo_nov_25_laterale_master-950x704.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anello_in_oro_22_kt_intaglio_Eros_e_gallo_nov_25_laterale_master-473x350.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anello_in_oro_22_kt_intaglio_Eros_e_gallo_nov_25_laterale_master-120x89.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anello_in_oro_22_kt_intaglio_Eros_e_gallo_nov_25_laterale_master-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anello_in_oro_22_kt_intaglio_Eros_e_gallo_nov_25_laterale_master-1260x933.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anello_in_oro_22_kt_intaglio_Eros_e_gallo_nov_25_laterale_master.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eros jauntily stepping forward to crown a rooster on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/signet-rings\/eros-crowning-rooster-ancient-roman-carnelian-intaglio-18kt-gold-ring\/id-j_27894102\/\">this carnelian intaglio<\/a>, dating to between the second and third centuries, represents the joining of love with new beginnings. The ancient gem is mounted in a modern 18-karat-gold ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Victorian Carved-Hardstone Cameo Brooch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/brooches\/brooches\/victorian-carved-hardstone-cameo-brooch\/id-j_19727062\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master-950x745.jpg\" alt=\"Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch\" class=\"wp-image-433214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master-950x745.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master-446x350.jpg 446w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master-120x94.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master-1536x1205.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master-1189x933.jpg 1189w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/33745M_master.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/brooches\/brooches\/victorian-carved-hardstone-cameo-brooch\/id-j_19727062\/\">19th-century classical-revival cameo<\/a>, the undeniably adorable scene of Eros accompanying a lion signifies that love conquers all. The animal&#8217;s lowered head shows that the little winged god is in charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carved-Whitby-Jet Earrings with Dancing Cupids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/drop-earrings\/antique-carved-whitby-jet-earrings-dancing-cupids-putti-garlands-gold-porcelain\/id-j_11035052\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-950x950.jpg\" alt=\"Carved Whitby Jet Earrings with Dancing Cupids \" class=\"wp-image-433245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-933x933.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11035052_master.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>By the end of the 19th century, Whitby jet had evolved from a gemstone appearing exclusively in mourning jewelry to one used generally in statement pieces. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/drop-earrings\/antique-carved-whitby-jet-earrings-dancing-cupids-putti-garlands-gold-porcelain\/id-j_11035052\/\">circa 1875 Whitby-jet earrings<\/a> feature small porcelain plaques painted with cupids. The sashes the cupids hold are a clever motif often employed to preserve the modesty of naked cherubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chushev Carnelian-Intaglio Signet Ring Depicting Eros and a Lion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12457322_master-950x754.jpg\" alt=\"Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring\" class=\"wp-image-433247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12457322_master-950x754.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12457322_master-441x350.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12457322_master-120x95.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12457322_master-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12457322_master-1176x933.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12457322_master.jpg 1449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Master gem carver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/chushev\/jewelry\/\">Chavdar Chushev<\/a> uses traditional tools to create intaglios whose imagery is drawn from ancient and antique-revival jewels. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/signet-rings\/chushev-eros-lion-carnelian-intaglio-gold-signet-ring\/id-j_12457322\/#skuId=j_12457322S1\">This intaglio ring<\/a>, crafted in 2019, features Eros carrying a harp while riding a lion with its tail down and wrapped around his leg in a submissive gesture. It conveys the idea that love conquers all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold Micromosaic Double-Drop Earrings<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-950x950.jpg\" alt=\"micromosaic earrings\" class=\"wp-image-433250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-933x933.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/j_22657652_1713811348319_bg_processed.jpg 1821w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cupids and forget-me-nots, two romantic symbols, appeared on everything from postcards to soap packaging during the 19th century. They are elevated into art in these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/dangle-earrings\/antique-grand-tour-18k-yellow-gold-micromosaic-double-drop-earrings\/id-j_22657652\/\">1860s micromosaic and gold earrings<\/a>. Pieces featuring imagery like this and created using the micromosaic technique were among the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/grand-tour-jewellery\/\">Grand Tour jewelry<\/a> styles inspired by ancient art and the mythological scenes it depicted. <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A couple of the biggest rascals in Greek and Roman mythology, the baby gods Eros and Cupid often instigated trouble by shooting their golden arrows at deities and mortals, igniting uncontrollable and sometimes inappropriate passions. When they appear in jewelry, however, these little winged kings of chaos are generally better behaved. In ancient intaglios and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":293,"featured_media":433280,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"apple_news_api_created_at":"2026-01-21T14:41:20Z","apple_news_api_id":"7b007e9a-362f-4e68-bd79-e50a91233d30","apple_news_api_modified_at":"2026-01-21T14:44:15Z","apple_news_api_revision":"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA==","apple_news_api_share_url":"https:\/\/apple.news\/AewB-mjYvTmi9eeUKkSM9MA","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15523143],"tags":[15572366,1322,15572364,15572365,15572367,15550975,102],"dibs-categories":[15565903],"dibs-designs":[],"dibs-styles":[],"dibs-creators":[],"dibs-sellers":[],"class_list":["post-433198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jewelry-2","tag-carnelian","tag-coral","tag-cupid","tag-eros","tag-etruscan-revival","tag-intaglio","tag-jewelry","dibs-categories-dibs-j"],"acf":{"post_format":"article","subtitle":"These 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