Raindrop Turquoise and Celtic Coin Earrings

Name: Raindrop Turquoise and Celtic Coin Earrings
Brand: Ionia Jewelry
SKU: AR22
Price: 1188.00 USD
Availability: InStock

A pair of 'raindrop' turquoise bezel-set in fine silver with ancient celtic coins (1st c BCE)

An authentic set of Roman quinarii paired with gem-grade hubei turquoise. These ancient Celtic coins were minted in central-eastern Gaul (around modern-day Besançon, France) during the mid-1st century (circa 57–50 BC). These small silver coins served as half-denarius and represented half a day's wages for an ordinary unskilled laborer or a Roman legionary soldier.

The front image features helmeted heads of the goddess Roma. On the other side, bridled horses are galloping to the left. The legend reads Q DOCI above, and SAM F (standing for Samulali filius for the moneyer).

Minted by the Sequani tribe during the turbulent period of the Gallic Wars led by Julius Caesar, showcasing a fascinating blend of traditional Celtic artistic abstraction and Roman republican iconography.

I paired these with unique raindrop turquoise from the Hubei province where premium turquoise has been used by royal families for centuries.

Bezel-set with shiny Argentium sterling and fine silver for its bright white color and resistance to tarnishing. Created in the UK, Argentium is considered premium, second only to white gold.

Signed and stamped with my honeybee maker's mark on the back; with posts and silicone backs for a snug and comfortable fit.