Gold Earring with Pearls and Sapphires, 6th–7th century

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Gold Earring with Pearls and Sapphires, 6th–7th century, Byzantine, Gold, sapphire, pearls, Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 x 3/8 in. (6 x x 1 cm, 11g) Wt: 11g, Metalwork-Gold, These elegant earrings are decorated with pearls, a favorite jewel of the Byzantines. Sapphires, then called hyakinthoi (hyacinths), became popular in Byzantine jewelry in the sixth century

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