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Dragon Earrings
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Enameled Order of the Dragon Earrings
14k. gold Enameled Order of the Dragon Earrings from our Vampire Jewelry and Medieval Jewelry lines. These earring feature the Order of the Dragon symbol that Vlad the Impaler, better known as Dracula, used to signify his membership in the Order. It is believed that he wore this image as a medallion during his lifetime. The Order of the Dragon was founded in 1408, by Sigismund, the King of Hungary for the purpose of defending the Cross and fighting against the enemies of Christianity, especially the Ottoman Turks. Dracula derived his name from the Order of the Dragon, Dracula means "Son of the Dragon". Vlad's father, Vlad II, received the surname of Dracul, meaning dragon, when he was inducted into the Order in 1431. Dracula himself was inducted into the Order when he was five years old.
The earrings are enameled with your choice of fourteen colors. Choose from Amethyst, Black Onyx, Emerald, Jade, Peacock, Pearl, Pewter, Pink, Hot Pink, Ruby (pictured), Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, or Zircon. (Black Onyx, Jade, Peacock, Pearl, Pewter, Pink, Hot Pink, and Tiger's Eye Enamels are an additional $10.00 US.) Enamel will not wear out with regular wear.
The Order of the Dragon earrings measures approximately 20.3 mm (13/16") top to bottom, 17.4 mm (11/16") wide, 1.2 mm (1/16") thick. The earrings hang approximately 1 1/4" (32.7 mm) long. The earrings weigh approximately 6.4 grams. Includes 14k. gold ear wires.
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