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Description
Ancient Greek Honey Bee Coin Replica Statement Cocktail Ring
By Kurtulan Jewellery
Imbued with classical mythology and ancient artistry, this striking statement cocktail ring features a meticulously hand-wrought replica of an ancient Greek silver bee coin. Hand-forged by the master artisans of Kurtulan Jewellery in Istanbul, Turkey, the ring seamlessly anchors a historical aesthetic into modern luxury by fusing rich 24kt yellow gold over a heavy oxidized sterling silver band, beautifully accented by two brilliant-cut side diamonds.
✦ DESIGN & MYTHOLOGY
The bee figures prominently in the sacred mythology of classical antiquity. Depictions of honey bees famously abounded on coins and jewelry from the ancient Greek Ionian city of Ephesus (located in present-day Turkey). Within the Temple of Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the bee served as the official symbol of the goddess, representing fertility, community, and healing through the natural properties of honey.
Today, wearing a bee emblem symbolizes a deep network of unconditional love and support, and it is traditionally thought to bring good luck, wealth, and abundance to its wearer.
✦ COMPOSITION & SPECIFICATIONS
Because each piece is individually handcrafted and hand-forged by studio bench jewelers, exact precious metal weights naturally possess a beautiful, organic variation from piece to piece.
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Artisan / Brand: Kurtulan Jewellery (Istanbul, Turkey)
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Accent Gemstones: 2 Natural Diamonds | Total Weight: 0.02 carats
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24kt Yellow Gold Base (995K): Approx. 0.570 grams (varies slightly by ring size)
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Sterling Silver Base (925K): Approx. 17.540 grams (varies slightly by ring size)
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Shank / Fit: Hand-contoured Comfort Fit
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Style Classification: Fine Jewelry / Contemporary Historical Revival
✦ AVAILABILITY, SIZING & SHIPPING
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Made-to-Order Custom Sizes: Some US ring sizes are crafted to order. Please allow 2–4 weeks for production, artisan finishing, and delivery.
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Secure Fulfillment: To ensure safe transit for investment-grade fine jewelry, all pieces ship via FedEx, fully insured, with Signature Required upon delivery.
✦ THE INNOVATION: GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY
Unlike standard gold plating, electroplating, or vermeil—which thin, flake, or wear away over time—this ring features Kurtulan’s proprietary, patented Gold Fusing technology.
Pioneered by master jeweler Ismet Naci Kurtulan, this mechanical and thermal bonding process applies a layer of pure 24kt yellow gold that is over 20 microns thick (more than 20 times thicker than high-end commercial plating). Because the high-carat gold is molecularly fused to the sterling silver core rather than chemically deposited, the deep, high-relief sculptural detailing can be beautifully preserved. Backed by the Kurtulan guarantee, the rich, unmistakable 24kt gold color will never fade, alter, or change color, offering a lifelong heirloom contrast of pure gold and dark, oxidized silver.
ABOUT THE DESIGN HOUSE
Based in the historic jewelry hub of Istanbul, Turkey, Kurtulan is a globally celebrated design house dedicated to creating handmade, wearable art inspired by ancient Anatolian civilizations. A prestigious fixture on the international stage, Kurtulan regularly showcases their collections at the world’s premier fine jewelry encounters, including JCK Las Vegas, JA New York, JCK & GJX Tucson, the Istanbul Jewellery Fair, JIS Miami, and the HKTDC/HKCEC shows in Hong Kong.
