Gold Earring with Pearls and Sapphires, 6th–7th century, Byzantine, Gold, sapphire, pearls, Overall: 2 3/8 x 15/16 x 1/2 in. (6.1 x 2.4 x 1.2 cm), 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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Gold Earring, Pearls, Sapphires, 6th–7th century, Byzantine, Gold, sapphire, pearls, Overall, 2 3/8 x 15/16 1/2, 6.1 2.4 1.2 cm, Metalwork-Gold, elegant, earrings, decorated, favorite jewel, Byzantines, hyakinthoi, hyacinths, popular, Byzantine jewelry, sixth
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