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gorget earrings
gorget earrings
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Gorget Earrings – Silver

$135.00

The Gorget traces its history back to medieval times when it was worn as a piece of armor around the neck to protect the throat. Over time the shape, size, and function changed and by the 17th century it became a symbol of rank among military officers of many countries. At this point a crescent shape was suspended around the neck with a chain or ribbon and was purely decorative.

The white crescent shape on the South Carolina flag is thought to be partly inspired by the Gorget. The original flag flown during the American Revolution Battle of Sullivan’s Island in Charleston, SC on June 28, 1776 had a blue background with a white crescent in the upper left hand corner. The flag played a prominent role in the battle that day and the Americans successfully defeated the British, which was a turning point in the war and led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

My contemporary interpretation of this historic form was inspired by its prominence during the American Revolutionary War in which my great-great-great-great-great grandfather Captain Joshua Hadley was a Continental Army officer. He participated in many important battles throughout the American Revolution, including the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. I feel the Gorget is my way of honoring that important event in American history and my ancestor. It also speaks to the place in which I live and Charleston’s important role in the early days of the American republic.

0.5″ diameter post style earrings – $135

High polish finish

2 in stock

SKU: GE Category: Jewelry Tags: charleston silver, charleston south carolina, kaminer haislip, south carolina flag, charleston silversmith, gorget earrings, charleston jewelry, silver jewelry, silver earrings, post earrings, gorget, american revolution, revolutionary war history, patriot
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0.5″ diameter post style earrings – $135

High polish finish

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* Kaminer’s jewelry designs can be custom created in yellow, white, or rose gold. Email info@kaminerhaislip.com for details and pricing on made to order items.

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Weight 5 oz
Dimensions 3 × 3 × 3 in

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