Gold and garnet, 3.01 grams, 34.94 mm/2.90 grams, 33.71 mm. 1st century BC-4th century AD. A pair of loop-and-pendant earrings formed from expanding gold wire formed into a hoop with twisted hook and loop ends. Each pendant is formed from wire with a securing collar and two pierced garnets. Reference: Higgins, R.A. Greek and Roman Jewellery, London, 1961 plate 54 A, C. Very fine condition, complete. Provenance: from an old English collection.