Arrecadas are the castro goldsmith at their most technical: a hollow crescent, a hook, and an edge of tiny soldered grains. The form survived for two thousand years and still echoes in the filigree of the Minho. We hand-finish each grain on the lower edge.
Measured drawing · RL-002
Provenance
Pair of gold arrecadas
Castro culture · Iron Age, c. 2nd–1st century BC
Lusitania · RL-002
North-west Arrecadas
Crescent earrings with granulated edge
€180
Provenance
- Based on
- Pair of gold arrecadas
- Culture
- Castro culture
- Period
- Iron Age, c. 2nd–1st century BC
- Region
- North-west Iberia
- Reference
- Museum and inventory number published on the card once verified.
Our piece isAn interpretationThe original’s form, changed where needed so it can be worn every day.
Details
- Dimensions
- 3.2 × 2.4 cm each
- Weight
- 6 g
Materials & care
Nickel-free, tested to EN 1811. Store in the pouch, away from perfume and chlorine. Silver darkens with time; a soft cloth brings it back. Vermeil can be re-plated by us at cost.
Shipping & returns
Tracked shipping across Europe, free on orders over €150. Made to order: ships in about 6 weeks. Return any piece within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.