A pair of sterling silver earrings featuring round bisque porcelain cameos with a high-relief profile of the goddess Hera.
In ancient Greek tradition, Hera reigned as the Queen of the Gods, the wife of Zeus, and the guardian of marriage and family. As the protector of women and lawful unions, she was portrayed in classical art as a figure of immense majesty, often distinguished by a diadem or crown that signified her sovereign dignity and royal status.
The cameos are crafted from Parian porcelain, a fine ceramic developed circa 1845 by the Staffordshire manufacturer Mintons. Named after the Greek island of Paros—celebrated for the white marble used in ancient masterworks—this unglazed bisque porcelain is prized for its warm, translucent tone and a smooth, silky surface that captures the refined elegance of carved stone.
Cameo Diameter: 18 mm. Total Height: 34 mm. Weight: Approximately 3.5 g per earring.