Roman Earrings Augusta

Roman pearl earrings - product details

Roman pearl earrings with freshwater potato pearls, handmade in Spain and inspired by portraits from Pompeii, Al Fayum, the Villa of Oplontis and Stabiae.
Augusta is a pair of small Roman style earrings designed to feel light on the ears.
The design follows Roman portrait jewelry, with short drops and compact connectors.
Freshwater potato pearls give a historical look close to ancient Roman earrings.
The metal parts are 24k gold plated and nickel free, so most people with sensitive skin can wear them comfortably.
These earrings are handmade in Spain in small batches.

Key features of these Roman pearl earrings

• Roman pearl earrings based on historical portrait jewelry from Pompeii, Al Fayum, Oplontis and Stabiae.
• Lightweight design suitable for long events and daily wear.
• Freshwater potato pearls with a natural irregular shape.
• Small 24k gold plated zamak connectors and brass closures.
• Nickel free components following EU jewelry regulations.
• Handmade in Spain in a small historical jewelry workshop.
• Good choice for Roman reenactment, themed parties, museum visits and everyday outfits.

Materials and size - freshwater pearls and gold plated metal

• Freshwater potato pearls, approx. 5–5.5 mm, not round.
• Zamak connectors, approx. 13 mm, with fine 24k gold plating.
• Brass closures with fine 24k gold plating.
• Approximate length: 3.8 cm including the closure.
• Approximate drop: 2.2 cm.
• Nickel free components.

Packaging and gifting

The earrings come in a black cardboard shipping box with an inner black gift box, brown paper shavings, business cards and a handwritten note, ready for gifting.

Historical context - Roman pearl earrings

These earrings are inspired by Roman portrait jewelry shown on mummy portraits from Al Fayum and frescoes from Pompeii, Stabiae and the Villa of Oplontis.
Short pearl drops and small connectors were common in Roman earrings for elite women across the empire.
Augusta follows this portrait style in a lightweight form suitable for modern wear.

Who are these earrings for?

• Roman historical reenactors and living history performers.
• Visitors and guides at archaeological sites, museums and Roman festivals.
• Collectors of ancient jewelry replicas and Roman inspired accessories.
• Cosplay, LARP and fantasy outfits that need subtle Roman details.
• People who want Roman style earrings that also work with modern clothing.

Care instructions

Keep the earrings dry and avoid contact with perfumes, lotions and cosmetics.
Store them in a dry place, separate from other jewelry, to protect the gold plating and the surface of the pearls.