Description
930 Sterling Silver
Full Silver Construction (Including Pin)
Pair Weight: ~9 grams
Hypoallergenic Materials
High-Detail Cast Finish
Available for custom orders in various gold karats
This piece is built around one of the most enduring symbols of Iran: the Lion and the Sun.
The origins of this emblem trace back to a fusion of astronomical, royal, and mythological traditions in the Iranian world. From medieval Islamic astrology, the image of the sun in the sign of Leo became associated with kingship and cosmic order. Over time, this motif was adopted and transformed within Iranian political culture.
By the Safavid period, the Lion and Sun had emerged as a recognizable emblem, and in the Qajar era it became firmly established as a national symbol, appearing on flags, coins, and state insignia.
In its mature form, the sun represents light, continuity, and the idea of divine radiance (farr)—a concept deeply rooted in pre-Islamic Iranian thought—while the lion stands for strength, sovereignty, and protection.
Together, they form more than an image.
They represent a structure: power standing in defense of light.
This piece carries that legacy through material and form.
Crafted entirely in 930 sterling silver, including the pin mechanism, the earrings are designed with high precision and balanced proportions. The detailing preserves the clarity of the symbol while maintaining a refined, wearable structure.
This is not just a decorative object.
It is a symbol that has moved across centuries without losing its meaning.
A lion that stands before the sun, not to dominate it but to guard it.
