c. 323-31 BC. Greek Hellenistic period. A stunning pair of large gold earrings comprising a large boat-like hoop with a drop-shaped garnet cabochon and a heart-shaped pendant. Both hoop and pendant are intricately decorated with filigree and applied spherical ornaments. The Hellenistic period, which runs from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the battle of Actium is 31 BC, was an era in which Greek-speaking peoples controlled much of the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia as far as present-day Afghanistan. This period saw many momentous scientific discoveries and artistic developments, including the creation of intricate jewellery, as these gorgeous pieces exemplify. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: L:50mm / W:32mm ; 23.5g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1990s.