5th century BC. A matched pair of fabricated earrings, each comprising a hollow penannular tube with domed finials, hinge and suspension bar attached; to the outer edge of the tube, nine rings each with a hollow discoid pendant; to the inner edge of the tube, a crescentic plaque set with six garnet cloisons and a heart-shaped cell with granule detail, inset cabochon garnet, supporting a sheet gold flower. 24 grams total, 54mm each (2 1/4"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Cf. crescent earrings with pendants in Williams, D. & Ogden, J. Greek Gold - Jewellery of the Classical World, London, 1994, item 9. [2]

Fine condition.