Tapered hoops with a hanging drop were worn across the Hellenistic world, Alexandria included. We do not say anyone famous wore these. We say Ptolemaic goldsmiths made earrings of this shape, and that is enough.
Measured drawing · RL-007
Provenance
Gold hoop earring with pendant
Hellenistic Egypt · Ptolemaic period, 305–30 BC
Ptolemaic Egypt · RL-007
Ptolemaic Hoop
A tapered hoop with a drop
€160
Provenance
- Based on
- Gold hoop earring with pendant
- Culture
- Hellenistic Egypt
- Period
- Ptolemaic period, 305–30 BC
- Region
- Egypt
- Reference
- Museum and inventory number published on the card once verified.
Our piece isA free inspirationA motif from the original, applied to a new piece.
Details
- Dimensions
- Hoop 2.4 cm · drop 1.2 cm
- Weight
- 5 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.