Crotalia Crucifix Earrings - 18k Gold Plated

Why it's worth it

Byzantine cross top, pearl fringe bottom — ancient jewelry logic, reworn.

The Edit

A matte 18K gold-plated cross — granulated at every terminal, hammer-textured across the face — suspends five uneven strands of seed pearls from wire loops soldered along the bottom arm. The pearl drops rattle faintly with movement, a deliberate reference to Roman crotalia jewelry where audible sway was the point. Hook closure; the piece measures 2.5 x 4.5cm, sitting well below the earlobe.

Insider Tip

The rattle is intentional — crotalia earrings were prized in antiquity specifically for the sound.