Medallion-style earrings featuring a high-relief depiction of the Gorgon Medusa.
The front of each stud presents a detailed Medusa face framed by serpent-like strands, set against a background of delicate granulation. The outer edges of the medallions are finished with a rhythmic, wavy contour.
The gorgoneion motif has its origins in ancient warfare, where the image of Medusa adorned shields and armor as an apotropaic symbol—a protective talisman intended to ward off evil. In the form of a stud earring, this classical motif acts as a symbolic personal shield.
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: Approximately 5 g per earring.