Sun of Vergina Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
Pendant inspired by the Ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Chain in Length 50 cm (not included).
History
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina”, “Macedonian Star” is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art. The Vergina Sun proper has sixteen triangular rays. The name “Vergina Sun” became widely used after the archaeological excavations in and around the small town of Vergina, in northern Greece, during the late 1970s. In older references, the name “Argead Star” or “Star of the Argeadai” is used for the Sun as the royal symbol of the dynasty of Macedon. There it was depicted on a golden larnax found in a 4th-century BC royal tomb belonging to either Philip II or Philip III of Macedon, the father and half-brother of Alexander the Great, respectively.
Gold Plated Athena Greek Goddess Coin Pendant
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrating Athena’s head on the one side and the wisdom owl on the other. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
The perimeter is decorated with a meander or the Greek key design.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Available in sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Goddess Athena and Owl Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on one side and the wisdom owl on the other. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver.
The chain shown is not included.
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 & Lysimachus Coin Pendant
Ancient Greek coin representing Alexander the Great on 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.
Black oxidized background.
Handmade item.
Ancient Greek Coin Pendant – Alexander the Great and Lysimachus
Ancient Greek coin representing Alexander the Great on 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.
Black oxidized background.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Chain in Length 50 cm (not included).
Medusa Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrate Medusa on the one side and the Knossos labyrinth on the other.
Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons, generally described as a winged female with living venomous snakes in place of hair; unlike the Gorgons, she was sometimes represented as very beautiful. According to Hesiod and Aeschylus, she lived and died on an island named Sarpedon, somewhere near Cisthene. Medusa was beheaded by the hero Perseus, who thereafter used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. according to another account; Perseus buried it in the marketplace of Argos. The Labyrinth in ancient Greek was an elaborate, confusing structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur. the Minotaur is a mythical creature portrayed in Classical times with the head of a bull and the body of a man. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. (wikipedia)
Black oxidized background.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Silver Lion’s Head Cuff Bracelet
Bracelet with lion’s heads. This sterling silver cuff bracelet is inspired by the lion motif, a symbol of strength, courage and leadership.
Lions have been widely used in art to provide a sense of majesty and awe. Lions were bold creatures and many ancient cities would have an abundance of lion sculptures to show strength. There are lions at the entrances of cities and sacred sites from Mesopotamian cultures; notable examples include the Lion Gate of ancient Mycenae in Greece which has two lionesses flanking a column that represents a deity. The Lion Gate was the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae. It was erected during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC in the northwest side of the Acropolis. (wikipedia)
The bracelet is bendable.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
14k Gold Phaistos Disc Pendant
342,00€ – 642,00€Phaistos Disc Pendant in 14k Gold. 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.
Handmade item.
14k Gold Donkey Charm
728,00€14k Gold Donkey Charm
By the second millennium BC, the donkey was brought to Europe, possibly at the same time as viticulture was introduced, as the donkey is associated with the Syrian god of wine, Dionysus.
Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
Gold Plated Goddess Athena & Owl Coin Pendant
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on one side and the wisdom owl on the other. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver the perimeter is decorated with meander or the Greek key design.
Available in 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”).
Karyatides Pendant
Karyatides are sculpted female figures serving as architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.
Used as a charm or as a pendant.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Parthenon Charm Sterling Silver Pendant
Silver charm which depicts the monument of the Parthenon, the main monument in Acropolis. Built in honor of the goddess Athena, and is the brightest monument of the Athenian.
Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Available in 3 sizes.
Olive Leaf Round Ring
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.
Handmade item.
Goddess Athena Pendant – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Ancient Greek coins with the face of ancient Greek goddess Athena or Alexander The Great. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare.
Handcrafted 925 sterling silver coin pendant.
Meander Opal Ring
Silver Ring with recurrent Greek key design the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
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
Athena Greek Goddess Coin Pendant – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
184,00€ – 495,00€One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on one side and the wisdom owl on the other.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and 14k solid gold bezel and hook.
14K Gold Box Chain in Length 50cm (not included).
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
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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”).
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.
Byzantine Silver Cross Julian – Yianni Jewelry
Cross with granules of precious metal and karavolos design in the center. Granulation is a jewellery technique whereby a surface of a jewel is covered with small spheres or granules. The technique is thought to have its origins in Mesopotamia about 5,000 years ago. Karavolo which means when a wire forms elaborate spirals.
Black oxidized background.
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade Cross, inspired by Greek tradition & byzantine art.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, was Roman Emperor from 361 to 363, as well as a notable philosopher and author in Greek. He was the last emperor of the Constantinian dynasty.
Silver Gold Plated Byzantine Cross IRENE – Yianni Jewelry
This cross called “Irene-Irene of Athens”.
Empress Irene of Athens was the first female ruler of the Byzantine Empire. Born in Athens around 752 and she was the wife of the Byzantine Emperor Leo IV. she helped bring an end to the iconoclastic controversy. In 787 she called the Second Council of Nicaea which condemned the practice of iconoclasm and restored the veneration of icons to Christian practice. Deposed in a palace coup in 802, she was exiled and died on 9 August 803.
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade Cross, inspired by Byzantine art.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Alexander the Great Coin Pendant – Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek coin representing Alexander the Great on one side and King Lychimahos on the other.
Made of 925⁰ silver with the Greek key design known as meandros.
Handmade item
The chain shown is our Sterling Silver Cable Chain – Length 45 cm (not included).
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. On 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 there is no beginning and no end in some cases so it becomes the symbol of long life and eternity.
Goddess Athena Pendant – Sterling Silver
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on one side and the wisdom owl on the other.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and the perimeter is decorated with meander or the Greek key design.
Available in gold plated.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidized Wheat Chain (not included)
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”).
