Victorian Era Gold Amphora ROMA Earrings

19th century Grand Tour earrings. Classical Roman motifs with RO-MA depicted on the earring tops.  Bright 15k gold.  Found in London. Italian in origin. Circa 1870.

A Grand Tour provided an opportunity to discover the cultural wonders of Europe and beyond. Popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, this extended journey was seen as a rite of passage for young English aristocrats.

Measures 2" in drop length.