{"product_id":"grateful-dead-terrapin-post-earrings-18k-gold-dancing-turtle-jewelry","title":"Grateful Dead Terrapin Post Earrings | 18K Gold Dancing Turtle Jewelry","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese 18K gold Terrapin post earrings measure \u003cspan\u003eabout 1\/4″ x 1\/2″ (8 x 13mm about) and are solid 18k gold.\u003c\/span\u003e — small enough for easy, everyday wear, but instantly recognizable to Deadheads. The secure post backing makes them a comfortable go-to for daily rotation, whether you’re headed to work or a show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story behind the turtles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe image traces back to \u003cem\u003eTerrapin Station\u003c\/em\u003e, the Grateful Dead’s ninth studio album, released July 27, 1977. The title track was born in a flash of inspiration: longtime lyricist \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Hunter\u003c\/strong\u003e said he sat at his typewriter during a dramatic lightning storm over San Francisco Bay and typed the words “Terrapin Station” before he even knew what they meant — around the same time, Jerry Garcia was independently writing music that turned out to fit perfectly. Hunter described Terrapin Station less as a literal place than a mythical destination. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the album cover, the band turned to artists \u003cstrong\u003eAlton Kelley and Stanley Mouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, the duo behind their \u003cem\u003eEurope ‘72 \u003c\/em\u003eartwork, who translated that dreamlike idea into a pair of charming dancing turtles. The image caught on fast, turning up on stickers, patches, and tees across Shakedown Street. While any casual fan can spot a Stealie, wearing the Terrapin turtles has long been a quiet signal of deeper Dead devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love this piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure post backing for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDancing turtle design inspired by the \u003cem\u003eTerrapin Station\u003c\/em\u003e album art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA subtle nod for the Deadhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 in stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore more from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onlylovecanfill.com\/?product_cat=terrapin-collection\"\u003eTerrapin Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of our Grateful Dead–inspired jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShips from Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jai 108 Presents","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67830926377054,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/1545\/files\/18k-post-earrings_jpg.webp?v=1792718047","url":"https:\/\/thelovewebring.com\/products\/grateful-dead-terrapin-post-earrings-18k-gold-dancing-turtle-jewelry","provider":"Jai 108 Presents","version":"1.0","type":"link"}