Acanthus Drop Earrings Sapphire Intaglio_ Ancient engraved gems

Intaglio_ Ancient engraved gems

endowing the stone with unparalleled significance

Bee is the symbol of Ephesus and the moon

set in 14K gold and surrounded by diamonds

inspired by the dung beetle's link to the sun god Khepri

Acanthus Drop Earrings Sapphire Intaglio_ Ancient engraved gemsHand crafted Acanthus drop earrings represent acanthus flowers, used in every corner of the Ephesian architecture. The acanthus is a vegetal motif rich in symbolism and has long been associated with the notion of rebirth. It is a symbol of immortality and resurrection, and as a decorative motif it has been used as early as 500 BCE in Grecian art.