Crotalia earrings

Crotalia were the height of fashion in Ancient Rome! The term comes from the Greek word for "rattles" or "castanets" because of the way the pearls jingled. According to Pliny the Elder, women loved the sound and adorned themselves in pearls from their heads down to their sandals. 

These earrings are modeled on crotalia found in paintings, as well as real earrings that have survived from the ancient world. 

The freshwater pearls are spaced out just enough that you can hear them rattle if you shake them or brush them with your fingers, but they will not rattle during normal wear. This is intentional to protect the pearls from damage over time.  

Size: 17mm across, 28mm long

 Materials

These earrings are made entirely of sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper, which is added to make the metal more durable. There is no outer plating- the metal can be polished over and over for a lifetime. 

Shipping

All jewelry comes in gift-ready packaging, although it may not match what you see in the photos. I ship fast! Your package will be at the post office on the next business day. If you are outside the USA, please make sure you are aware of whatever import fees your own country charges upon delivery (this is not something I can control or be responsible for).