• Shinar Jewels Caesar's Elephant Earrings in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring miniature elephant designs, inspired by the true coinage of Julius Caesar.
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Caesar's Elephant Earrings

Caesar's Elephant Earrings

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An ancient emblem from Caesar's march into history.

Inspired by Julius Caesar's celebrated elephant denarius of 49–48 BC, these golden earrings reimagine one of the most distinctive coin designs of the late Roman Republic.

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HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

The Caesar's Elephant Earrings are inspired by the celebrated elephant denarius of Julius Caesar, struck during the Roman Civil War around 49–48 BC. The coin depicts an elephant advancing across the reverse above a strange creature traditionally described in various ways as a serpent or dragon-like animal. Beneath appears the simple and unmistakable inscription: CAESAR The precise meaning of the imagery has been debated for centuries, but its association with Caesar during one of the most decisive moments of his career has made the coin one of the best-known designs of the late Roman Republic. Shinar translates the ancient silver denarius into an irregular golden medallion, retaining its elephant, mysterious creature and surviving inscription.

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

16mm

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

Caesar's Elephant

In 49 BC, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army and plunged the Roman Republic into civil war.

Around this extraordinary moment, a mint travelling with Caesar's forces began producing a silver denarius bearing one of the most memorable designs in Roman coinage.

An elephant advances across the coin, its feet above a strange serpent or dragon-like creature.

Beneath it appears a single unmistakable name:

CAESAR

The exact meaning of the imagery has been debated for centuries. Museum catalogues have variously described the creature beneath the elephant as a serpent or dragon, while different interpretations have been proposed for what the scene itself represented.

Whatever its precise meaning, the design became closely associated with Caesar during one of the defining moments of his career.

The Caesar's Elephant Earrings take this extraordinary surviving image and transform it into a pair of contemporary jewels.

Each irregular golden medallion retains the elephant, mysterious creature and ancient CAESAR inscription, preserving the character of a coin struck more than two thousand years ago.

An ancient emblem from Caesar's march into history.

WEAR THE PAST.
Caesar's Elephant
ARCHIVE NOTE
DENARIUS OF JULIUS CAESAR
Roman Republic · 49–48 BC · Silver
Museums Victoria · Photograph: Justine Philip · CC BY 4.0
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