{"product_id":"raindrop-hubei-turquoise-and-celtic-coin-earrings","title":"Raindrop Turquoise and Celtic Coin Earrings","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eA pair of 'raindrop' turquoise bezel-set in fine silver with ancient celtic coins  (1st c BCE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eAn authentic set of Roman quinarii paired with gem-grade hubei turquoise.  These ancient Celtic coins were minted in central-eastern \u003cstrong style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eGaul (around modern-day Besançon, France)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the mid-1st century (circa 57–50 BC). These small silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003ecoins served as half-denarius and represented\u003cstrong style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003ehalf a day's wages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor an ordinary unskilled laborer or a Roman legionary soldier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eThe front image features helmeted heads of the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003egoddess Roma.\u003c\/strong\u003e  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).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #565656;\" data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwpJiZ7a2XAxUDM0QIHRImJdoQi4wTegoIAggACAEIDhAT\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCA4QEw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\" class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMinted by the \u003cstrong\u003eSequani tribe\u003c\/strong\u003e during the turbulent period of the \u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eGallic Wars\u003c\/span\u003e led by \u003cstrong style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing a fascinating blend of traditional Celtic artistic abstraction and Roman republican iconography.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #565656;\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwpJiZ7a2XAxUDM0QIHRImJdoQ-7AUegoIAggACAEIDhAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCA4QAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #565656;\" class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eI paired these with unique \u003cstrong\u003eraindrop turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Hubei province where premium turquoise has been used by royal families for centuries.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eBezel-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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eSigned and stamped with my honeybee maker's mark on the back; with posts and silicone backs for a snug and comfortable fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eTurquoise squares approx 16mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e10 mm AR silver coins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eNGC certified (#6345886-005 \u0026amp; 007) VF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eArrives in gift box with polishing cloth, ready for giving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eHand crafted one-at-a-time by Cynthia Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eSee my \u003ca style=\"color: #565656;\" href=\"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/pages\/ancient-coin-jewelry-guide\" title=\"Ancient Coin Jewelry Guide\"\u003eAncient Coin Jewelry Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about ancient coins!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565656;\"\u003eAR22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647832166657,"sku":"AR22","price":1188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_7492_2.jpg?v=1793926598","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/raindrop-hubei-turquoise-and-celtic-coin-earrings","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}