Knight in Shining Armor Earrings
Knight in Shining Armor Earrings
A knight was a mounted warrior in the service of his liege-lord. The mounted warrior had a significant advantage on the battlefield. Using the speed and momentum of a charge, the horse could trample his rider's enemies; the rider could use the long lance to injure his foes while he remained out of reach of their weapons. Then, the knight could ride off with all speed, only to return for another deadly attack. This technique was most devastating when the cavalry worked together in formation. The horse-mounted soldier was, therefore, of great significance to an army's leaders; thus, the root of the French word for knight, chevalier, is the word for horse, cheval.
The ability to wield a sword or lance from horseback was a particular skill that took practice and money, and it also took practice with comrades to learn to work together as a team. A lord would employ knights and give them the time and equipment to practice; in return, they served their lord as vassals. The duties of a vassal could include not only fighting in his lord's army but also guarding his castle, giving him financial aid, acting as his messenger or ambassador, and serving on his council. The knight was under his lord's protection, both legally and militarily.
Welcome to Quick Silver Mint! For almost 50 years, we've been making unique medallions and showcasing them in our catalog and at festivals across the US. And we're excited to announce that we've expanded our collection to include some fantastic earrings!
Our silver earrings are 1 inch long, 18 GA, and made of .99 Silver with a .032 inch Sterling Silver wire. And our copper earrings are just as beautiful! They too, are 1 inch long and 18 GA but made of copper with a .032-inch Niobium wire.
We take great pride in our designs and the symbols used in our collection. If you're interested in learning more about their meanings, visit our Symbol Meanings gallery. Thanks for stopping by!