Gardia Acanthus Drop Earrings Lapis Lazuli Hydrekdocheion was a fountain ordered

Hydrekdocheion was a fountain ordered by Gaius Laecanius Bassus in 80-82 AD placed in the Ancient City of Ephesus

Hand-carved from natural labradorite and traced with a refined line of diamonds forming a subtle eye silhouette

In ancient Greece ivy was the plant of Dionysus because of its vigour

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Gardia Acanthus Drop Earrings Lapis Lazuli Hydrekdocheion was a fountain orderedAcanthus drop earrings represent acanthus flowers, used in every corner of the Ephesian architecture. The acanthus is a vegetal motif rich in symbolism and has long been associated with the notion of rebirth. It is a symbol of immortality and resurrection, and its used as a decorative motif as early as 500 BCE in Grecian art. Fully hand carved and crafted.