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Description
Ancient Greek Pegasus Carved Agate & Romabol Coin Drop Earrings By Kurtulan Jewellery
*Please note these earrings are hand-made to order in Istanbul, Turkey, with a lead time of 2-4 weeks.
Imbued with classical mythology and ancient artistry, these striking drop earrings feature a meticulously hand-wrought, double-sided design. Hand-forged by the master artisans of Kurtulan Jewellery in Istanbul, Turkey, the earrings seamlessly anchor a historical aesthetic into modern luxury by fusing rich 24kt yellow gold over heavy oxidized sterling silver frames, beautifully highlighting a pair of vibrant, custom-carved gemstone intaglios.
✦ DESIGN & MYTHOLOGY The winged horse Pegasus figures prominently in the sacred mythology of classical antiquity. Born of Poseidon and Medusa, Pegasus is a timeless symbol of divine inspiration, poetry, and untamed freedom. On the front, these earrings showcase an intricate intaglio carving of the mythical creature captured mid-stride within translucent, crimson-hued red agate.
Turn the earrings over to reveal a deeply textured homage to the classical world: the "Romabol" coin design, inspired by the historical coinage of ancient Mediterranean empires. This clever, double-sided artistry allows the wearer a dual experience—flashing a vibrant gemstone intaglio from one angle, and a stately, time-worn artifact aesthetic from the next, finished with delicate granular drop accents beneath the square frames.
✦ 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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Center Gemstones: 2 Custom Square Intaglio-Carved Red Agates | Total Weight: 3.300 carats
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24kt Yellow Gold Base (995K): Approx. 0.320 grams
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Sterling Silver Base (925K): Approx. 1.620 grams
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Total Length: 1 inch total drop length
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Closure: Wire drop hooks with coiled-wire base details
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Style Classification: Fine Jewelry / Ancient Coin Jewelry / Contemporary Historical Revival
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Production: Fine Craftsmanship / Handmade Studio Bench Work, Istanbul, Turkey
✦ THE INNOVATION: GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY Unlike standard gold plating, electroplating, or vermeil—which thin, flake, or wear away over time—these earrings feature 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.
✦ RETURNS & EXCHANGES Special Order & Custom Jewelry Policy: All custom and made-to-order jewelry sales are final and cannot be returned for a refund. Standard return and refund policies apply exclusively to pieces purchased directly from our existing physical stock. Exchanges for made-to-order pieces are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If your piece arrives with a manufacturing defect or error on our part, the gallery will immediately repair or replace the item.