Temple of the Sun Danu earrings gold

The Danu earrings by Temple of the Sun feature a tapered, ridged cone form that drops into a polished lapis lazuli sphere. A pointed finial anchors the base, lending structure and balance to the silhouette.

Danu is thought to mean river or flowing water in several Indo-European languages, evoking movement, continuity, and life.

Crafted from 18k gold vermeil.

Dimensions: 3cm x 1cm pendant with 4.5cm drop

Lapis Lazuli has been prized since the dawn of civilisation; beloved for its beauty and revered as a connection to the divine. The deep indigo colour stimulates intellectual ability, reveals hidden truths and facilitates honest and compassionate communication. its appearance reminds us of the sky at twilight illuminated by a myriad of stars. When translated from its original Persian roots, the name Lapis Lazuli means ‘stone of the heavens’.

Temple of the Sun uses only recycled sterling silver 925 as the base metal for their vermeil gold and silver jewellery. Vermeil jewellery 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 jewellery (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.