Garnet Cabochon Twisted Hoop Earrings

$42.00 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

For lovers of statement earrings, these bold hoops appeal with their golden twisted design in beautiful 18K gold plate adorned with garnet stones. They take their inspiration from an original gold bracelet in The Met collection, which is decorated with a carnelian stone. Crafted by an ancient goldsmith in the 3rd century CE, this precious adornment dates to Late Imperial Rome, illustrating the eternal allure of this appealing twisted jewelry design.