Farhad’s Pomegranate Silver Earrings – Ruby Inspired Myth

Pomegranate is one of the most sacred and symbolic fruits across cultures, representing fertility, abundance, and timeless beauty. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite—the goddess of love and desire—was said to have planted the first pomegranate tree on the island of Cyprus. In Zoroastrian belief, it is a divine fruit often seen in Nowruz ceremonies, Mehrgan traditions, and marriage rituals as a symbol of fertility and blessings.

This earring is inspired by a legend from Mount Bisotun, where a pomegranate tree was said to have grown from the blood of Farhad, a mythical lover who struck his head with an axe upon hearing of Shirin’s death. From the blood-soaked earth rose a tree whose fruits were red and rich like his passion.

Crafted in the form of a pomegranate and set with a crimson synthetic ruby, this piece carries within it echoes of mythology, devotion, and feminine strength. A talisman of love