Meander Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
Adjustable ring with recurrent Greek key design, the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item
Available also in gold plated.
Greek Key Silver Hoop Earrings with Stone
Earrings inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
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History
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.
Sterling Silver Tiny Eye Ring
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them.
Tiny Evil Eye Stud Earrings – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Konstantinato Necklace – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
A handmade necklace that depicts Christogram with the initials IC XC NIKA (Jesus Christ conquers).
Is a unique necklace which you can offer to your special ones as a protection gift or buy it for yourself.
Handmade with the great attention to detail.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
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Constantinato Cross Necklace – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
A handmade necklace that depicts Christogram with the initials IC XC NIKA (Jesus Christ conquers).
Is a unique necklace which you can offer to your special ones as a protection gift or buy it for yourself.
Handmade with the great attention to detail.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Perfect for significant religious occasions, such as baptisms, confirmations, or as a cherished keepsake for birthdays and anniversaries.
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Eye Hoop Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Chunky Meander Hoop Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Earrings inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Greca Bangle Bracelet with Blue Opal stone – 925 Sterling Silver
Bracelet inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Greek Key Phaistos Disc Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
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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. The Malia honeybee pendant was discovered at Chryssolakkos, of the Minoan Palace of Malia on the island of Crete, and is thought to date to c.1800 BC. The named Chryssolakkos means the “pit of gold” because of the precious objects that the farmers used to find there. The Minoan Palace is situated 3 km east of Malia town and is the third most significant known Minoan Palace after Knossos and Phaistos. This pendant is in the shape of two bees, or wasps, storing away a drop of honey in a comb and is one of the most famous exhibits in the Heraklion Museum.
Medusa Pendant – Gold Plated Pendant
Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
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Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons, is 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 Greece 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.
Phaistos Disc Necklace 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Necklace with Phaistos Discs.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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History
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.
Gerochristo – Semeli Pendant with Pearl in Sterling Silver
49,00€Pendant in sterling silver.
The chain shown is not included.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Semeli Collection by Gerochristo
Olive Leaf Opal bangle Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Bracelet inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
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. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor, and prosperity.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade item.
The bracelet is adjustable.
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Gerochristo – Kallisto Heart pendant in Gold plated silver 925
39,00€ – 95,00€Heart pendant, decorated with filigree, handcrafted with the finest attention to detail.
Made in Gold plated silver 925. This exquisite pendant, featuring a striking heart motif, symbolizes love and is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Ideal for special occasions, as a gift of love.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
The chain shown is not included.
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Olive Leaf Chain Necklace – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925° and 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece.
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The olive wreath 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 honor 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.
Knot Bracelet Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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18K Gold Byzantine Rosette Earrings
489,00€Byzantine earrings with the shape of a flower rosette.
Handmade with great attention to detail. Inspired by Byzantine art.
Made in 18k gold.
Handmade item.
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Rosette flower
The rosette (rose) is a timeless jewel, symbol, and amulet. The origin of the term is the Greek word for rose – rodon (ρόδον). Its use began in the Mycenaean era and continues as far as the 2nd millennium BC. The Mycenaean Rosette is a motif that was widespread throughout Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and other ancient civilizations. It is inspired by a Mycenaean rosette bead, found at Mycenae, dated to 1400-1300 B.C. The rosette was used extensively in ancient Greek Mycenaean jewels, in architecture, pottery, and sculptures from 1500 BC. Mycenaean rosettes usually had 6 or 8 or 12 leaves, and sixteen leaves during the Macedonian Dynasty. Such details as the rodax shape and the number of leaves tend to vary with the era or beliefs. The rosettes were used to decorate the clothes, belts, and wreaths of the Kings. The number of leaves had a symbolic character each time. The four elements of nature (wind, earth, fire, water), the seven wonders of the ancient world or the twelve gods of ancient Greeks, and the world domination and radiance of the Kings of Macedonia. They were signs of beauty, purity, eugenics, worship, and power. Rosette or Rodax was probably the most popular and favorite decorative element in Mycenaean era, classical antiquity and Byzantine times.
Round Eye Apatite Bracelet
A beautiful bracelet representing the evil eye protection symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Round Evil Eye Ruby Bracelet
A beautiful bracelet representing the evil eye protection symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Evil Eye Tourmaline Bracelet
A beautiful bracelet representing the evil eye protection symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Greek Key Meander Lace Pendant
Pendant inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is our Curb Chain – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated (not included).
Explore Meandros Collection
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.
Larimar Oval Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Explore Ionian Colors Collection
The collection contains jewelry with unique semi-precious stones in beautiful colors.
Rosary Necklace with Sterling Silver Cretan Bee Pendant
This necklace is made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated with garnet stones and a Minoan Bee Pendant.
Handmade in Greece.
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History
The Malia honeybee pendant was discovered at Chryssolakkos, of the Minoan Palace of Malia on the island of Crete, and is thought to date to c.1800 BC. The named Chryssolakkos means the “pit of gold” because of the precious objects that the farmers used to find there. The Minoan Palace is situated 3 km east of Malia town and is the third most significant known Minoan Palace after Knossos and Phaistos. This pendant is in the shape of two bees, or wasps, storing away a drop of honey in a comb and is one of the most famous exhibits in the Herakleion Museum.
Square Eye White Caoutchouc Bracelet – Sterling Silver
A beautiful bracelet representing the evil eye protection symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Greek Key Cuff Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Bracelet inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Greek Key Ring with Blue Opal – 925 Sterling Silver
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
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. 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.
Phaistos Disc Pendant Gold 14K
258,00€ – 1.069,00€A pendant inspired by the ancient disk found in Phaistos.
Made of 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is not included.
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History
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.
Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings with Engraved Eye
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Sterling silver Round Necklace with an Eye
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with a Meander
Bracelet inspired by the ancient Greek design of the Meander or Greek Key.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
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.
Bracelet Gold K14 with enamel eye
195,00€Made of 14K yellow gold
Handmade in Greece
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it.
Phaistos Disc Pendant in 14K Gold
278,00€ – 772,00€A pendant inspired by the ancient disk found in Phaistos.
Made of 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Twisted Chain (not included).
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History
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.
Meander Hoop Earrings – 14K Gold
364,00€ – 642,00€Handmade in Greece
Explore Meandros Collection
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.
Zirconia Evil Eye Necklace – Sterling Silver 925
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Leaf Opal Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver
A pair of earrings with olive leaf.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item.
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.
Round Opal Stud Earrings – 9K Gold
124,00€ – 178,00€Blue opal stud earrings, decorated with zircons.
Available in two sizes.
Byzantine Round Cross with Stones – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Cross inspired by Byzantine art.
Handmade item.
Olive Wreath Pendant – 14K Gold
174,00€A pendant inspired by the olive branch, a symbol of peace, abundance and achievement.
Made of 14K gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our Cable Chain in 14K Gold (not included).
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 honor 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.
Snake Ring – 14K Gold
404,00€Made in 14k gold.
Handmade item. As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Opal Necklace – Sterling Silver
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade in Greece.
Byzantine Stud Earrings with Apatite – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine stud earrings with Apatite.
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Earrings with Pacific Opal Crystal Stone
Byzantine earrings with crystal pacific opal 10mm cushion stone
Sterling Silver 925 With gold plated part.
Byzantine Ring with Amethyst Doublet Stone
Byzantine ring with doublet amethyst 1cmX1.4cm oval gemstone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with gold plated part.
Handmade item.
Phaistos Disc Ring – Sterling Silver 925
This beautiful ring represents the disc of Phaistos.
Handmade item.
Made of 925° sterling silver.
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.
Blue Evil Eyes Necklace- 14K Gold
342,00€Made of 14K gold.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them.
Leaf Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
220,00€Made of 14k gold.
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.
Evil Eye Necklace – 14K Yellow Gold with Blue Enamel
214,00€Made of 14K gold.
Handmade in Greece.
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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them.
