A quietly elegant pair, made from genuine pieces of Irish history.
These Irish threepence coin earrings feature authentic pre-decimal Irish coins, delicately suspended from sterling silver ear posts with a classic ball front and sterling silver butterfly backs. Lightweight and understated, they’re designed for everyday wear while still carrying deep cultural meaning.
The Irish threepence is rich in symbolism. Featuring the iconic Celtic harp with date on the obverse and an Irish hare on the reverse, it represents Irish identity, independence, and resilience. Once part of daily life in Ireland, these coins now offer a tangible link to the past reimagined as wearable heritage.
Whether worn as a subtle nod to Irish roots or simply loved for their delicate, minimalist style, these earrings are easy to wear, easy to gift, and full of quiet story. They pair beautifully with the single and double Irish threepence necklaces for a thoughtful, coordinated set. When purchased with the matching necklace, these earrings are automatically discounted at checkout.
This piece can be upgraded with our Mintique of Cambridge luxury branded jewellery box, designed to complement the heritage nature of our jewellery and make the unboxing experience feel truly special. Perfect for gifting.
Coins: Genuine Irish threepence coins
Earring posts: Sterling silver ear posts with ball front
Backs: Sterling silver butterfly scroll backs
Coin diameter: Approx. 0.75 inches (1.8cm)
Drop length: Approx. 1 inch (2.5cm)
Each coin shows gentle signs of age and circulation, giving every pair its own unique character and authenticity. Choose a coin date (shown on the obverse) or let us choose for you.
These earrings make a meaningful gift for:
Irish heritage or Celtic design lovers
Birthdays and milestone occasions
Thoughtful everyday jewellery gifts
Women who favour understated, meaningful pieces
They pair beautifully with knitwear, linen, crisp shirts, or simple dresses - designed to be worn often, not saved for best.
As with all Mintique of Cambridge designs, these earrings are made slowly and intentionally honouring history while creating jewellery that feels personal, timeless, and never mass-produced.
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Handmade in Cambridge, UK
All pieces are handcrafted by Katie in her Cambridge workshop - never mass-produced.
Sustainable Packaging
Thoughtfully packaged in recyclable materials with minimal waste.
Each piece from Mintique of Cambridge is handcrafted from genuine vintage coins - designed, made, and polished by hand in our Cambridge workshop. Discover the story behind our jewellery and the meaning it carries.
Each Mintique of Cambridge piece is handmade from genuine vintage coins, designed to be treasured for years to come. With a little care, your jewellery will stay as beautiful as the day it was made. Learn how to clean, store, and protect your coin jewellery.
We want you to love your jewellery but if something’s not quite right, we’ll make it right. You have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. Find more information on our refund policy here.
Christmas returns extension:
All purchases made from 20th November automatically qualify for our extended Christmas returns period. You have until 31st January to return or exchange your item.
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Rings dispatched within 2 weeks of ordering.
Other jewellery within 2 weeks of purchase.
Custom orders up to 3 weeks depending on design and complexity - we will discuss this when ordering.
All items are handmade to order in our Cambridge UK workshop by me (Katie!). Learn more about the Mintique Of Cambridge story here.
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Necklaces: The easiest way to work out your preferred necklace size is to find a necklace you already wear and like the length of. Open it and measure clasp to clasp. This will give you the total length. Bear in mind if you are ordering a double coin necklace this will add to the over all length i.e ordering an 18 inch Sixpence double coin necklace will result in an overall length of 18 inches PLUS the width of the 2 coins.
Rings: Please place your order with your best guess. I always double check your ring size before sending your handmade ring to you - find out more about my Perfect Fit Method here.
