{"product_id":"aurea-no-01-classical-gold-bead-earrings","title":"Aurea No. 01 | Classical Gold Bead Earrings","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurea’s first piece begins in the ancient world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInspired by gold earrings from the Eastern Mediterranean of the 5th–4th centuries BCE, this design pays homage to a tradition of goldsmithing more than two thousand years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAncient artisans combined hollow gold beads, intricate granulation, and sculptural hoop forms to create jewelry of remarkable richness and rhythm. Rounded volumes, meticulously arranged golden granules, and the warm play of light across gold became part of the distinctive visual language of Classical jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAurea reinterprets this ancient tradition for the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe have preserved the elements that make these historic forms so compelling: \u003cstrong\u003egenerous golden beads, finely textured granulated details between them, and a hand-hammered surface that gives each bead its subtle, tactile character.\u003c\/strong\u003e The original form has been gently refined and simplified, creating a silhouette that feels at once ancient and distinctly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than seeking the flawless uniformity of a machine-polished surface, the hammered finish celebrates the trace of the hand. Its delicate irregularities catch and scatter the light, giving the gold a softer, more nuanced glow. Between each bead, finely worked granulated details introduce rhythm, texture, and an almost architectural sense of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is not a reproduction of a single ancient jewel, but a contemporary interpretation—a dialogue with a goldsmithing tradition that has endured for more than two millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWorn at the ear, the earrings carry the sculptural presence and sense of history associated with ancient gold jewelry, while remaining elegant, refined, and unmistakably contemporary. From a distance, their rounded silhouette makes a confident statement; up close, the hammered surfaces and intricate granulated details reveal their quiet complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ancient form, brought into the present.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 Sterling Silver with a substantial 24K Gold Plating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Hammered Finish \u0026amp; Granulation-Inspired Detailing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 23 × 5.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14.68 g per pair (7.34 g each)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Inspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Mediterranean Gold Jewelry, 5th–4th Century BCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurea No. 01 — A Tribute to the Classical World.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUREA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54793998467347,"sku":null,"price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3680\/5139\/files\/88fca453-d933-440b-96bd-f025631c499f.png?v=1790319773","url":"https:\/\/nicholew.com\/products\/aurea-no-01-classical-gold-bead-earrings","provider":"AUREA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}