{"product_id":"knossos-labyrinth-square-earrings","title":"Knossos Labyrinth Square Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient geometry, struck in gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnossos Labyrinth Square Earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are inspired by the remarkable labyrinth designs that appeared on coins minted at ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnossos on Crete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach golden medallion carries a bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esquare labyrinth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its angular path turning repeatedly inward towards the centre. The surrounding coin-like surface retains a deliberately textured, slightly irregular character, recalling the appearance of ancient struck currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnossian coinage is especially remarkable for the variety of labyrinth designs it preserves. Earlier issues frequently feature strongly geometric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esquare forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while later examples developed more circular arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated as part of Shinar Jewels' collection for the Ashmolean Museum's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabyrinth: Knossos, Myth \u0026amp; Reality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exhibition, these earrings translate one of ancient Crete's most distinctive archaeological motifs into jewellery for today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct gold plated stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ancient path through Knossos, redrawn in gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEAR THE PAST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinar Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59589212307804,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/9234\/2364\/files\/KnossosLabyrinthSquareEarring_54ea2e2a-f874-403e-a597-259e33687314.jpg?v=1793571751","url":"https:\/\/www.shinarjewels.com\/products\/knossos-labyrinth-square-earrings","provider":"Shinar Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}