These earrings unite ancient silver coins of the 3rd century BC with a sensual contemporary design.
On one face, Athena gazes forward beneath her Attic helmet, serene and powerful.
On the reverse, her sacred owl glimmers in silent wisdom. Blackened silver elements and diamonds to enhance the beauty of the coins through contrast .
 
Coins details
Tarentum, Calabria 302-281 BC
Silver drachm
Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with Skylla hurling a rock.
Reverse: Owl standing right on thunderbolt, head facing, wings open.