In contrast to Etruscan gold jewelry of the early Orientalizing stage, that of the Classical period is comparatively rare. Although the forms became less elaborate, the artistic talent of the Etruscan goldsmith was still strong enough to create novel shapes and develop new stylistic tendencies.

The following is an excerpt from the 1996 publication Ancient Gold Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art.

The following is an excerpt from the 1996 publication Ancient Gold Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art.

The following is an essay from the 1996 catalog Ancient Gold Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Each piece in this pair of ancient Greek earrings is composed of a plain hoop, terminating at one end in a flat loop, and a large composite pendant. Attached to the front of the hoop is an oval, pointed box setting with a beaded edging and a garnet inlay.

One of the most popular types of Etruscan jewelry is the fibula, a garment fastener consisting of a straight pin coiled to form a spring at one end, a catchplate that secures