Roman earrings 4-5th century AD

Jewelry for the ear. Throughout history all types of material, metal and gems have been used to adorn the ear and are usually affixed with a wire hook or a post with a fitted nut. Styles include studs (solitary stones), girandole (a top with three pendant drops), chandelier (cascading waterfall of stones), disc, hoop, and top and drop.

Earring Styles
Chandelier	Earclip	Girandole
Hoop	Ear Studs	Day and Night