Roman Carnelian Drop Earrings from The Met Museum

These distinctive earrings accented with carnelian take their unusual design from a pair of beautiful ancient earrings in The Met collection, which were made in the second century A.D. or later in Rome. The striking original earrings, delicately crafted of gold, feature large glass cabochons and twin dangling pendants adorned with elongated beads. The abstract simplicity of this timeless jewelry design retains its appeal today.