Temple of the Sun Dafni earrings gold

The Dafni earrings by Temple of the Sun incorporate a delicate, cross brushed fretwork composition symbolic of a flower, set in a classic coin style pendant, both elegant and timeless.

The art of fretwork began more than 3000 years ago in Egypt, with the geometric shapes and decorative style inspiring jewellery and architecture throughout many cultures since.

Crafted from 18k gold vermeil.

Dimensions: 1.5cm diameter with 4cm drop

An archetypal symbol steeped in rich history and cultural significance, the circle embodies unity and completeness. Perpetually in motion, this motif evokes the essence of eternity itself.

Temple of the Sun uses only recycled sterling silver 925 as the base metal for their vermeil gold and silver jewelry. Vermeil jewelry is made by laying a layer of 18K gold over a sterling silver base, making it high quality and durable, with a thickness of at least 2.5 microns. This thickness makes it more resistant to tarnishing and fading than plated gold jewelry (which has a minimum thickness of 0.5 microns).

Jewellery care:
To maintain the lustre of your 18K gold vermeil jewellery, rinse in cold water and gently pat dry with a soft 100% lint-free cotton or microfibre cloth. Avoid drying with tissue or paper towels as this will scratch the gold.

Remove gemstone jewellery before engaging in activities that may cause damage and avoid wearing with clothes that have loose threads or abrasive textures, to prevent snagging. Gemstone jewellery can be gently scrubbed with a soft-bristled or baby-sized toothbrush coated in warm, soapy water to dislodge any dirt.