Originally hand cut from an old ten cent coin these earrings are cast in sterling silver and then have golden eyes added before polishing.
My use of this coin seeks to reclaim iconography and remove it from the setting of currency.
This ten cent coin design first circulated in 1967, engraved by English born Reginald George James Berry.
Dimensions
38mm long total length including hook (approximately)
Materials
Sterling silver, 24 karat gold
Care instructions
Avoid contact with chemicals (such as perfumes)
Wipe gently with a damp cloth if cleaning is required
Originally hand cut from an old ten cent coin these earrings are cast in sterling silver and then have golden eyes added before polishing.
My use of this coin seeks to reclaim iconography and remove it from the setting of currency.
This ten cent coin design first circulated in 1967, engraved by English born Reginald George James Berry.
Dimensions
38mm long total length including hook (approximately)
Materials
Sterling silver, 24 karat gold
Care instructions
Avoid contact with chemicals (such as perfumes)
Wipe gently with a damp cloth if cleaning is required
