A graceful design that brings Irish history gently into everyday wear.
These Irish threepence coin earrings are made using genuine pre-decimal Irish coins, each suspended from sterling silver ear wires and finished by hand in our Cambridge workshop. Light and fluid, they’re designed to move softly as you wear them, catching the light without feeling heavy or overworked.
The Irish threepence carries strong cultural meaning. Featuring the traditional Celtic harp with date on the obverse and an Irish hare on the reverse, it symbolises Irish identity, heritage, and resilience. Once part of daily life, these coins now offer a beautiful connection to the past reimagined as wearable keepsakes.
With their gentle movement and refined simplicity, these earrings work just as well with relaxed everyday outfits as they do with more considered looks.
They pair beautifully with the single and double Irish threepence necklaces for a coordinated, heritage-led 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
Ear wires: Sterling silver
Coin diameter: Approx. 0.75 inches (1.8cm)
Each coin shows subtle variation from age and circulation, giving every pair its own quiet character. Choose a coin date (shown on the obverse) or let us choose for you.
These earrings make a meaningful gift for:
Those with Irish roots or connections
Birthdays, anniversaries, or special milestones
Lovers of simple, story-led jewellery
Women who prefer pieces that feel personal rather than trend-driven
Designed to be worn often and loved over time, they offer a softer alternative to statement jewellery.
As with all Mintique of Cambridge designs, these earrings are made slowly and intentionally honouring historic materials while creating jewellery that feels timeless, not 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.
All our jewellery is handmade to order. We take pride in making every piece just right. More details about our shipping policy here.
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.
