• Shinar Jewels Florus Earrings in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring the polished design of a real ancient Roman coin.
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Florus Earrings

Florus Earrings

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An ancient flower, cast in gold for today.

Inspired by an open flower struck on Roman coinage under Augustus around 19 BC, these golden earrings reimagine the distinctive design of Lucius Aquillius Florus.

DETAILS

HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

The Florus Earrings are inspired by the flower coinage of Lucius Aquillius Florus, issued in Rome around 19 BC during the reign of Augustus. The original denarius shows an open flower at its centre, surrounded by the moneyer's name: L. AQVILLIVS FLORVS III VIR The floral image creates a striking contrast with the more familiar portraits, military symbols and political imagery associated with Roman coinage. Shinar translates this ancient design into a pair of circular golden earrings, retaining the flower, inscription and textured character of the original coin.

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

19mm

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 Flower of Florus

Around 19 BC, during the reign of Augustus, Lucius Aquillius Florus served as one of Rome's moneyers — officials responsible for overseeing the production of coinage.

Among the coins issued in his name was an unusually delicate design.

At its centre appears an open flower, surrounded by the inscription identifying Florus.

The image is simple, but distinctive.

Rather than celebrating conquest or military power, the coin preserves a botanical form — a small reminder that the visual language of Rome could be decorative as well as political.

The Florus Earrings take this ancient flower and return it to something that can once again be worn.

Each golden medallion preserves the radiating petals and circular inscription of the Roman original, transforming a coin struck more than two thousand years ago into a contemporary jewel.

An ancient flower, cast in gold for today.

WEAR THE PAST.
The Flower of Florus
ARCHIVE NOTE
FLOWER DENARIUS OF LUCIUS AQUILLIUS FLORUS
Rome · c. 19 BC · Plated bronze
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin · Photograph: Reinhard Saczewski · Public Domain
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