Cufflinks with semi-precious stones

Silver cufflinks with semi-precious stones. The circular bezel with the square stone is derived from a ring’s bezel dating to the 1^st - 2^nd century AD. The square shape of the precious or semi-precious stone is typical of the Roman jeweller's art, which continued the Hellenistic tradition, albeit simplified in form.

Donated by Georgios and Athanasia Pappas