Celebrating mothers, the cornerstone of any culture - ancient or modern!
Special Instructions
These ornate earrings feature a beautiful twisted loop and a round cabochon stone held in a beautifully delicate sculpted bezel setting. They are based on a Roman example dating to the third century AD. These earrings are available with the following stones used by the Romans: Red Garnet, Aqua Chalcedony, or Freshwater Pearl. Please indicate your stone choice in the Special Instructions area of this page.
"Cassia" is the female patronymic form of the name Cassius. The Cassius family was one of Rome's oldest and most notable families, with a family member who became consul in the year 502 BC, for example, at the beginning of the Republic. One female member of the family was Cassia Lepida (b. AD 80), daughter of Cassius Lepidus, whose mother was Junia Lepida, the great-great-granddaughter of Augustus.
Earring Details
Diameter of hoop: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Diameter of stone: .8 cm (.3 in)
Available Precious Metals and Prices
925 Sterling Silver: $140
18 Karat Gold Over Sterling Silver: $280
14 Karat Gold: $560
18 Karat Gold: $780
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