Δαχτυλίδι Βυζαντινό από Ασήμι 925 – Yianni Jewelry
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Δαχτυλίδι Ακροκέραμο από Ασήμι 925 – Yianni Jewelry
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Μανικετόκουμπα με Βυζαντινό Σταυρό – Ασήμι 925 Yianni
Κατασκευασμένα από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Δαχτυλίδι Βυζαντινό από Ασήμι 925 – Yianni Jewelry
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Δαχτυλίδι Βυζαντινό από Ασήμι 925 – Yianni Jewelry
Ring with granulation technique and oxidation.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
These silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Δαχτυλίδι Βυζαντινό από Ασήμι 925 – Yianni Jewelry
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Δαχτυλίδι Βυζαντινό από Ασήμι 925 – Yianni Jewelry
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Βυζαντινό Μενταγιόν Ασήμι 925 – Yianni Jewelry
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Sterling Silver Pearl Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Pendant with a pearl in the center, granulation technique and karavolous in the wreath.
Granulation (from Latin: granum = “grain”) is a jewellery technique whereby a surface of a jewel is covered with small spheres or granules of precious metal. The technique is thought to have its origins in Mesopotamia about 5,000 years ago. Karavolos which means when a wire forms elaborate spirals.
This pendant inspired by Greek tradition & byzantine art.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
These silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Mother Of Pearl Silver Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Pendant with flower shaped mother-of-pearl.
Design inspired by Byzantine Jewelry.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver .
Handmade item.
These silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Olive Leaf Hinge Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Available in gold and silver.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
This beautiful bracelet is bendable and is slid on to the wrist.
Handmade item.
Goddess Athena Coin Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
This Ancient Greek coin represents Athena Chalinitis on the front side and the inscription “ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ” on the back side
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Athena – Stater of Corinth
This silver stater of Corinth depicting the head of Athena Chalinitis.
Silver Olive Wreath Ancient Greek Earrings
These silver earrings are inspired from the ancient olive wreath!
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe.
Also available in gold plated.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item
Meander Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
Adjustable ring with recurrent Greek key design the symbol of long life and eternity.
One size fits all! Available in gold or silver colour.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Ancient Greek Ring with olive leaves – Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek ring with olive leaves.
The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Αlso available in gold-plated.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Olive Leaves Hinge Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
This is a silver bracelet with olive leaves. The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
The bracelet is bendable.
Handmade item.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Olive Leaves Bracelet With Stones
This is a elegant and unique silver bracelet with olive leaves and stones.The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
The bracelet is bendable.
Handmade item.
Sterling Silver Gold Plated Bracelet With Olive Leaves
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
The bracelet is bendable and one-size only.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Alexander the Great Hinge Bracelet –925 Sterling Silver
Alexander the Great Coin Bracelet.
Alexander the Great the King of Macedonia is considered one of the most important forms of world history.
The bracelet is bendable.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Olive Leaf Hinge Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
The bracelet is bendable.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaves Silver Bracelet
Olive Leaves Silver Bracelet. A beautiful and elegant bracelet tribute to the olive branch, a symbol of peace, abundance and achievement. The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
The bracelet is bendable.
Handmade item.
Gold Plated Olive Wreath Bracelet
Gold Plated Olive Wreath Bracelet inspired from ancient Greek kotinos design.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
The bracelet is bendable.
Handmade item.
Sterling Silver Snake Ring
Sterling Silver Snake Ring.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Gold plated meander necklace
Gold plated meander necklace
Meandros design is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations. One the one hand, the name “meander” recalls the twisting and turning path of the Meander River in Asia Minor, and on the other hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, “the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form” the meaning is that these is no beginning and to end in some cases so it become the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Minoan Phaistos Disc pendant
Minoan Phaistos Disc pendant. The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Δαχτυλίδι με Λάπις Yianni – Ασήμι 925
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Αυτές οι ασημένιες δημιουργίες των κοσμημάτων Yianni, δημιουργήθηκαν από τον Garbis Khacherian, έμπορο αργυροχοΐας από το 1987.
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Greek Meander Floral Embossed Ring with Lapis – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Τhis is an impressive oxidized ring made of sterling silver 925 and decorated with a lapis lazuli gemstone at the center.
Ιts large round surface in the shape of a dome has embossed designs.
On the perimeter of the ring there is the design of the Meander, the most ancient Greek symbol ,
which is considered to be the symbol of Victory and Eternal Life.
Embossed designs are also on the side of the ring.
Handmade item.
These silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with Amazonite Doublet – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with doublet amazonite 8mm round gemstone.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.Byzantine stud earrings with doublet amazonite 8mm round gemstone.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with Pacific Opal Swarovski Stone – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with swarovski pacific opal 6mm round stone.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with Chrysolite – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with Chrysolite.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with Aquamarine – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with Aquamarine.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with Apatite – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with Apatite.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with Doublet Turquoise Copper – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with doublet turquoise copper 8mm round gemstone.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with White Opal Swarovski – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with swarovski white opal 6mm round stone.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Olive Leaves Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Phaistos Disk Drop Earrings
This beautiful pair of earrings representing the disc of Phaistos. The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The disk is about 15 cm in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The disc features 241 tokens, comprising 45 distinct signs, which were apparently made by pressing hieroglyphic “seals” into a disc of soft clay, in a clockwise sequence spiraling toward the center of the disk. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Meander Bangle Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Beautiful and elegant bracelet inspired by the ancient greek meander (meandros) symbol. Meander design is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations. One the one hand, the name “meander” recalls the twisting and turning path of the Meander River in Asia Minor, and on the other hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, “the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form” the meaning is that these is no beginning and to end end in some cases so it become the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Phaistos Disk Silver Dangle Earrings
This beautiful pair of earrings representing the disc of Phaistos. The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The disk is about 15 cm in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The disc features 241 tokens, comprising 45 distinct signs, which were apparently made by pressing hieroglyphic “seals” into a disc of soft clay, in a clockwise sequence spiraling toward the center of the disk. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Golden Fleece Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Cuff bracelet inspired by Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece (Greek: χρυσόμαλλον δέρας) is the fleece of the golden, winged ram, which was held in Colchis. It figures in the tale of the hero Jason and his crew of Argonauts, who set out on a quest for the fleece by order of King Pelias, in order to place Jason on the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly. Through the help of Medea, they acquire the Golden Fleece. The story is of great antiquity and was current in the time of Homer. The Golden Fleece is a symbol of wealth, good fortune and royal power.
The bracelet is bendable.
Made in 925 sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Ram Head Pendant
Ram’s head pendant in sterling silver.
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece (Greek: χρυσόμαλλον δέρας) is the fleece of the golden-woolled,winged ram, which was held in Colchis. The fleece is a symbol of authority and kingship. It figures in the tale of the hero Jason and his crew of Argonauts, who set out on a quest for the fleece by order of King Pelias, in order to place Jason rightfully on the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly. Through the help of Medea, they acquire the Golden Fleece. The story is of great antiquity and was current in the time of Homer (eighth century BC). The ram was symbol of virility and fertility, power and leadership.
Handmade item.
Minoan Phaistos Disk Earrings – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
This beautiful pair of earrings representing the disc of Phaistos. The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The disk is about 15 cm in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The disc features 241 tokens, comprising 45 distinct signs, which were apparently made by pressing hieroglyphic “seals” into a disc of soft clay, in a clockwise sequence spiraling toward the center of the disk. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Hercules Coin Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Handmade item.
Made in 925°sterling silver and gold plated.
Hercules – Tetradracm
The head of Heracles, wearing a lion’s hide and perhaps bearing the features of Alexander, is engraved on the obverse. Enthroned Zeus, holding an eagle is depicted on the reverse. The inscription of Alexander is also engraved on the reverse. Hercules is a Roman hero and god, the most popular figure from ancient Greek mythology. He was the equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures.
Alexander the Great Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Ancient Greek coin represent Alexander the great one one side and king Lysimachus on the other. Alexander the Great the King of Macedonia is considered one of the most important forms of world history. Lysimachus was a Macedonian officer and diadochus of Alexander the Great, who became a basileus in 306 BC, ruling Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedon.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Ancient Greek Coin Pendant with Goddess Athena
This coin pendant is inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm, illustrate Goddess Athena and her symbol, the wise Owl.
Made of gold plated and 925 sterling silver.
Goddess Athena and Owl – Athenian silver tetradrachm
Dracma was the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history.
The tetradrachm was an Ancient Greek silver coin equivalent to fourdrachmae in Athens it replaced the earlier “heraldic” type of didrachms and it was in wide circulation from ca. 510 to ca. 38 BC.
This coin belongs to the so-called “new style Athenian coins” minted between 166 and 64 B.C. and is considered one of the most popular ancient Greek coins which illustrate the portrait of Goddess Athena on the one side and the wisdom owl on the other. Athena is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare.
Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she most likely received her name. She’s usually shown in art wearing a helmet and holding a spear. Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, and snakes. Her temples were located atop the fortified Acropolis in the central part of the city. The Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to her, along with numerous other temples and monuments. Her main festival in Athens was the Panathenaia, which was celebrated in midsummer and was the most important festival on the Athenian calendar.
In the classical Olympian pantheon, Athena was regarded as the favorite daughter of Zeus. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. The inscriptions contain the city’s “national” appellation (“ΑΘΕ», i.e. “of the Athenians”).
Alexander The Great Pendant – Gold Plated and Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek coin represent Alexander the great one one side and king Lysimachus on the other. Alexander the Great the King of Macedonia is considered one of the most important forms of world history. Lysimachus was a Macedonian officer and diadochus of Alexander the Great, who became a basileus in 306 BC, ruling Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedon.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Μενταγιόν με Μέγα Αλέξανδρο – Ασήμι 925 και Επιχρυσωμένο
Εμπνευσμένο από το αρχαίο ελληνικό νόμισμα τετράδραχμου του Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου.
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925⁰.
Αυτό το Αρχαίο Ελληνικό νόμισμα απεικονίζει τον Μέγα Αλέξανδρο από τη μία πλευρά και τον Λυσίμαχο από την άλλη. Ο Μέγας Αλέξανδρος ο Βασιλιάς της Μακεδονίας θεωρείται μία από τις σημαντικότερες μορφές της παγκόσμιας ιστορίας. Ο Λυσίμαχος ήταν Μακεδόνας αξιωματικός και διάδοχος του Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου, ο οποίος έγινε βασιλέας το 306 π.Χ., κυβερνώντας τη Θράκη, τη Μικρά Ασία και τη Μακεδονία.
Goddess Athena and Wise Owl Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
The pendant bears the ancient Greek tetradrachm, depicting Athena and her symbol, the wise Owl.
A beautiful and elegant coin pendant handcrafted in gold plated and 925 sterling silver.
Goddess Athena and Owl – Athenian silver tetradrachm
Dracma was the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history. The tetradrachm was an Ancient Greek silver coin equivalent to fourdrachmae in Athens it replaced the earlier “heraldic” type of didrachms and it was in wide circulation from ca. 510 to ca. 38 BC. This coin belongs to the so-called “new style Athenian coins” minted between 166 and 64 B.C. and is considered one of the most popular ancient Greek coins which illustrate the portrait of Goddess Athena on the one side and the wisdom owl on the other. Athena is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she most likely received her name. She’s usually shown in art wearing a helmet and holding a spear. Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, and snakes. Her temples were located atop the fortified Acropolis in the central part of the city. The Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to her, along with numerous other temples and monuments. Her main festival in Athens was the Panathenaia, which was celebrated in midsummer and was the most important festival on the Athenian calendar. In the classical Olympian pantheon, Athena was regarded as the favorite daughter of Zeus. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. The inscriptions contain the city’s “national” appellation (“ΑΘΕ», i.e. “of the Athenians”).
Μενταγιόν Θεά Αθηνά και Κουκουβάγια – Ασήμι 925 και Επιχρυσωμένο
Κατασκευασμένο από ασήμι 925° και επιχρυσωμένο ασήμι.
Χειροποίητο ελληνικό κόσμημα.
Ανακαλύψτε τη Συλλογή Νομίσματα
Η Αθηνά σχετίζεται με τη σοφία, τη χειροτεχνία και τον πόλεμο. Η Αθηνά θεωρούνταν προστάτιδα διαφόρων πόλεων σε όλη την Ελλάδα, αλλά ιδιαίτερα της Αθήνας, η οποία πήρε το όνομά της από εκείνη. Συνήθως εμφανίζεται στην τέχνη φορώντας κράνος και κρατώντας ένα δόρυ. Τα κύρια σύμβολά της περιλαμβάνουν κουκουβάγιες, ελιές και φίδια. Οι ναοί της βρίσκονταν στην οχυρωμένη Ακρόπολη στο κεντρικό τμήμα της πόλης. Ο Παρθενώνας στην Ακρόπολη της Αθήνας είναι αφιερωμένος σε αυτήν, μαζί με πολλούς άλλους ναούς και μνημεία. Το κύριο πανηγύρι της στην Αθήνα ήταν τα Παναθήναια, τα οποία γιορτάζονταν το καλοκαίρι και ήταν το σημαντικότερο πανηγύρι του αθηναϊκού ημερολογίου. Στο κλασικό Ολύμπιο πάνθεον, η Αθηνά θεωρούνταν η αγαπημένη κόρη του Δία. Η κουκουβάγια συνοδεύει παραδοσιακά την Αθηνά. Λόγω αυτής της συσχέτισης, η κουκουβάγια έχει χρησιμοποιηθεί ως σύμβολο γνώσης και σοφίας. Οι επιγραφές περιέχουν την «εθνική» ονομασία της πόλης («ΑΘΕ», δηλαδή «των Αθηναίων»).
