These earrings were made in the “archaeological style,” that is, influenced in style by the jewelry found in the excavated ruins of ancient Etruscan cities. Ancient Etruscan jewelers excelled at creating depth and relief in gold using corded wire, filigree and granulation. During the mid-1800’s, when these treasures were unearthed, European jewelers were inspired to create pieces incorporating the aesthetic details and shapes of these magnificent antiquities - a style that came to be known as Etruscan Revival.