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Front view of Flavia Roman crotalia earrings with freshwater pearls on black background
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Flavia Roman Crotalia Earrings

€31,95 EUR
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Hand finished in Spain

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Roman crotalia earrings inspired by Pompeii finds and Fayum portraits - designed to feel like a true Roman piece.
Four freshwater pearls per earring, made to move and softly chime like historical crotalia.
Lightweight for long wear and finished in a warm gold tone.

 

Highlights

  • Historically grounded design

  • Signature movement: pearls sway and gently touch, like original crotalia

  • Real freshwater pearls for an authentic period look

  • Comfortable for reenactment, museum visits, gifts and everyday outfits

  • Designed from period sources

Story & historical basis

Flavia follows Roman crotalia earrings documented in archaeological finds from Pompeii and other Roman sites, and in Fayum portraits.
Each earring carries four dangling pearls to recreate the movement associated with original crotalia designs.
Inspired by museum references - modern replica, not an excavated artifact.

Materials, size & closure

• Pearls: freshwater pearls, natural “potato” shape, approx. 5 mm (4 per earring)
• Metal & finish: fine 24k gold plated components (zamak connectors + brass pins)
• Nickel-free: components compliant with EU jewelry standards
• Approx. size: 4.5 cm length (including closure) / 2.5 cm width
• Approx. weight: ~3 g per pair (approx.)
• Closure: choose your preferred closure from the selector above

Jewelry Care

• Keep dry; avoid perfume/cosmetics on metal and pearls

• Store separately in a dry pouch/box to protect plating and pearl surface

• Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wear

Explore more ancient Roman designs in our Roman Jewelry collection. Prefer a shorter pearl style? See Augusta Roman earrings.

Read our article: Roman crotalia earrings - history and replicas.

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