Etruscan Hoop Gold Vermeil Earrings, "Etruscan Tribute"

The ancient Etruscans, a civilization that flourished in northern Italy until the first century BC, were known for their sophisticated metalwork. Granulation, where cast-metal pieces were meticulously decorated with tiny spheres, was a specialty, and the best pieces were saved to accompany the wearer into the afterlife. These 18-karat gold vermeil hoop earrings are reproductions of an ancient Etruscan design.