Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Hoop Earrings in Jasper and 18k Gold

Displaying two carved Medusa gemstones over 1800 years old, these dangle earrings are exceptional examples of the ancient Roman intaglio technique. Paired with a 19th-century gold setting and accented by two additional Victorian cameos, these one-of-a-kind, museum-quality intaglio earrings remain a prized discovery, as coveted today as it would have been at their creation. The art of intaglio, also known as gem carving, dates to as early as the 14th century B.C.E. and was practiced by ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Assyria, Phoenicia, and later in Greece and Rome. In fact, the gemstone intaglio...

Crafted in 18K white gold, 20 round brilliant cut diamonds are pave set on each hoop creating a lifetime of timelessness. The diamonds are G in color and VS in clarity totaling appro...