"Ancient Funerary Roman Diadems from Laodikea in Syria and a Necropolis Bet Djibrin in Palestine" (see related A | B | C | D | E)

Gold Jewellery was often made especially for funerals. Wealthy Romans would adorn their deceased relatives with applique ornaments, necklaces and diadems or weaths of flowers and leaves made of delicate gold foil. (as per Museum caption) [Bijoux funeraires depoque romaine. Pour la ceremonie funeraire, on parait le defunt de fleurs ou delements decoratifs decoupes dans des deuilles en tole dor et montes en collier (egalement en couronne pour les plus riches) ou cousus a eme le vetement]

During the 4th-5th. c. tribal Germanic goldsmiths in the lower Danube and Ukraine gained considerable reputation across the Roman Empire, and the jewels they produce have been found in many excavation sites. These masters were fond of precious stones they polished to make large beads for heavy necklaces combined with pearls or characteristic gold tubes or beads. Among the main sites where such jewels were found are regions in Kerch in Crimea and southern Ukraine in general. The goldsmiths relied on classic Greek and Roman techniques enriched by far more ancient styles and approaches. The result were precious and opulent jewels popular everywhere in the Roman Empire. (See orientation map)