• Shinar Jewels Greek Bee Earrings in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring the design of a true ancient Greek Bee coin from Ephesus.
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Greek Bee Earrings

Greek Bee Earrings

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The ancient emblem of Ephesos, captured in gold.

Inspired by the ancient bee coinage of Ephesos, these golden earrings transform one of the most recognisable emblems of ancient Ionia into wearable history.

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HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

The Greek Bee Earrings are inspired by the bee imagery of ancient Ephesos, one of the great cities of Ionia on the western coast of Anatolia. The bee appeared on Ephesian coinage for centuries and became one of the city's most distinctive civic emblems. Early silver issues dating to around the 6th century BC already place the insect prominently within the coin design. Later coins frequently accompanied the bee with the letters E Φ, identifying its connection with Ephesos. Shinar transforms this ancient numismatic image into a pair of irregular golden medallions, preserving the central bee, surrounding marks and character of an object originally struck in silver more than two thousand years ago.

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

15mm

CARE

To keep your jewellery looking its best, gently wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store separately when not in use.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds and anything that may scratch or unnecessarily wear the plated surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Your Shinar jewellery will arrive carefully packaged and ready to give — or to keep.

UK and international delivery options, costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Eligible unworn jewellery may be returned in accordance with our Returns Policy.

OUR GUARANTEE

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THE STORY

The Bee of Ephesos

For centuries, the bee was one of the defining emblems of ancient Ephesos.

The image appeared repeatedly on the city's coinage, sometimes standing alone and sometimes accompanied by the letters E Φ, identifying its connection with the Ionian city.

Some of the earliest surviving examples date to around the 6th century BC, when silver coins carried the small but remarkably detailed insect on their surface.

Its repeated appearance transformed the bee into something instantly recognisable — a visual signature carried on coins that passed from hand to hand throughout the ancient Mediterranean.

The Greek Bee Earrings take that ancient civic emblem and return it to something that can once again be worn.

Each textured golden medallion preserves the bee at its centre, surrounded by details inspired by the original coinage of Ephesos.

Designed to accompany the Greek Bee Necklace, the earrings transform one of Ionia's most enduring images into contemporary jewellery.

The ancient emblem of Ephesos, captured in gold.

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The Bee of Ephesos
ARCHIVE NOTE
BEE COIN OF EPHESOS
Ionia · c. 550–500 BC · Silver
Bee / incuse punch
Image: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. · CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

MADE FOR THE AGES

THE SHINAR STANDARD

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DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL

Made from hard-wearing stainless steel, chosen for strength and durability.

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18CT GOLD PLATED

Finished in our rich 18ct gold for the warmth and character of fine gold jewellery.

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WATERPROOF

Designed to go wherever you do — waterproof for everyday wear, from the shower to the pool and sea.

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SHINAR GUARANTEE

Designed for lasting wear and supported by the Shinar Jewels guarantee.

ANCIENT INSPIRATION · MODERN MATERIALS · MADE FOR THE AGES