Many of them wore earrings.

Great expense was lavished on the trappings of the horses which they rode or drove; the bridle, or at least the bit, was often of solid gold, and the rest of the equipment was costly.

Among the gems which were especially affected, the pearl held the first place.

Besides being set in the ordinary way, it was bored and strung, in order that it might be used for necklaces, bracelets, and ankles.

Even children had sometimes golden ornaments, which were preferred when the gold was of a reddish color.
Very costly and rich too was the furniture of the better class of houses.