A Nod to the Past

At CIRCA we are fortunate to be able to purchase classic designs from elite jewelry houses. These beautiful 18kt gold earrings accented with ancient coins are signature pieces from Bulgari.

The earrings have a clean, minimalist, modern design with bezel set coins in the place of precious gems. This playful contrast of ancient vs. modern and the bright polish of the setting vs. the aged patina of the coin, make these earrings a work of art that acknowledges the past.

The use of coins in jewelry is not a new idea. You can find examples in adornments from as early as the 10th century BC. Yet, with these earrings Bulgari has made it more refined. The Cilicia Nagidos coins are from the 4th century BC (see inscription below) and depict Aphrodite, the goddess of love, with her hair bound. These earrings are a great example of the recent Greco Roman revival in both fashion and jewelry.
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