Pegasus Triple Bracelet – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
A bracelet depicting the horse pegasus. Pegasus is a mythical winged divine stallion, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Usually depicted as pure white, Pegasus is a child of the Olympian god Poseidon.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Pegasus Signet Ring Sterling Silver – Yianni Jewelry
A ring depicting the horse pegasus. Pegasus is a mythical winged divine stallion, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Usually depicted as pure white, Pegasus is a child of the Olympian god Poseidon.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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Byzantine Unisex Ring – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Black oxidized background.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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Byzantine Design Ring – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Black oxidized background.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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Pegasus Ring Sterling Silver – Yianni Jewelry
A ring depicting the horse pegasus. Pegasus is a mythical winged divine stallion, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Usually depicted as pure white, Pegasus is a child of the Olympian god Poseidon.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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Meander Ring Sterling Silver – Yianni Jewelry
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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Black Platinum Plated Cross Necklace with Evil Eye
Cross Necklace black platinum plated with sterling silver gold plated eye
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 suppose 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 became a trend.
Phaistos Disc Macrame Bracelet – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
This beautiful bracelet 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.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and 14K gold.
Handmade item.
Tear Drop Evil Eye Sterling Silver Gold Plated Necklace
Necklace with evil eye symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
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.
Stud Eye Earrings with zircon – Sterling silver Gold Plated
Evil eye stud earrings made of sterling silver 925 and gold plated, decorated with zircons.
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.
Sterling Silver Evil Eye Infinity Bracelet with Zircon
Bracelet with evil eye and infinity.
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.
Sterling silver Yellow Gold Plated Cross bracelet with zircon
Cross bracelet with zircon.
Made of 925 Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Plated..
Sterling silver Gold Plated Evil Eye hook earrings
Sterling silver hook earrings with organic and mother-of-pearl evil eye in the setting.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
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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.
Evil Eye Cordon Bracelet – Silver and Gold Plated
Cordon bracelet with organic mother-of-pearl evil eye. The size of the bracelet is adjustable.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
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.
Black Onyx Bracelet with Evil Eye – Silver and Gold Plated
Bracelet with onyx beads and mother-of-pearl evil eye.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
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 Gold Plated Eye Bracelet with Semi-Precious Stones
Bracelet with semi-precious stones knitted with silver wire and double chain. In the middle, there is an organic mother-of-pearl evil eye.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
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.
Vergina Sun Earrings – Sterling Silver
A beautiful pair of earrings inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
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.
Greek Key Hinge Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
This beautiful sterling silver bracelet inspired by the most historic symbols of the Greek world, the Meander or Greek Key. The Meander motif or Greek Key was inspired by the twisting Meander River, mentioned by Homer in Iliad. Meander symbolizes infinity or the eternal flow of things.
The bracelet is flexible and Elegant.
Suitable for almost all occasions.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Sterling silver leather bracelet with greek motif
Sterling silver bracelet with washers, triple greek motif and braided black leather.
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Sterling Silver Anchor Link Bracelet with magnesit blue
Sterling Silver Anchor Link Bracelet with magnesit blue
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Meander ring with zircon – Sterling silver
Ring with recurrent Greek key design the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with zircon.
Handmade item.
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.
Spiral Pendant – Sterling Silver with White Opal
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with white opal stone.
Handmade item.
The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect in nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.
Design inspired by Ancient Greece.
Meander Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
Pendant with Meander design and a blue opal stone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
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.
meander pendant – blue opal sterling silver
Pendant with Meander design and a blue opal stone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
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.
Malia bees pendant and brooch in sterling silver
34,00€ – 79,00€Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
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 that 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.
Vintage Engraved earrings – silver and gold plated
Long earrings with engravings.
Made in 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Earrings with byzantine vintage engravings – silver and gold plated
Long earrings with engravings.
Made in 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
The shape and decoration of these earrings shows the influence of the Byzantine art.
Spartan Shield Pendant
The 300 Spartans Shield.
This pendant represents the shield of Leonidas. Leonidas was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. Arguably, one of the greatest heroes in the history of ancient Greece.
In 480 B.C Leonidas led an army of 6,000 to 7,000 Greeks from many city-states, including 300 Spartans, who fought the invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae. Leonidas of Sparta blocked the only road through which the massive army of Xerxes could pass. The Persians succeeded in defeating the Greeks but sustained heavy losses. A local resident named Ephialtes led the Persian general by a mountain track to the rear of the Greeks. King Leonidas sent away all the Greek troops and stayed behind with 300 Spartans, 400 Thebans, and 700 Thespian volunteers who refused to leave. They were all killed on the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade pendant.
Theseus and the Minotaur Coin Ring Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
This coin features the portrait of Theseus.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated
Ancient Greek Coin Goddess Athena Ring – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
This ring is inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm, illustrating Goddess Athena.
Made of gold plated and 925⁰ sterling silver.
Goddess Athena – 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.
The front side of this coin is decorated with Goddess Athena. 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.
Stone necklace with Meander Symbol
Stone necklace with Meander Symbol Handmade in Greece.
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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.
Meander Stud Earrings – Sterling Silver 925 with Opal
Stud earrings with Greek Key – Meander design.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade in Greece.
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.
Meander Dangle Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
925 fine silver dangle earrings featuring a Meander or Greek Key pattern with blue opal gemstones.
Handmade in Greece.
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.
925 Sterling Silver Blue Opal Meander Earrings
Dangle earrings with Greek Key – Meander design.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade in Greece.
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.
White Opal Silver Spiral Stud Earrings
Stud Earrings with Spiral symbol
The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks from thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect in nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained thought mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item
White Opal Silver Spiral Stud Earrings
Stud Earrings with Spiral symbol
The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks from thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect of nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, and the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item
Phaistos Disc Dangle Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
This design was inspired by the ancient Greek Phaistos disc.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item.
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.
Sterling Silver Greek Key Hoops
Earrings with Greek Key – Meander design.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
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. One of the most ancient patterns which has decorated many temples and statues.
Athena Coin Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Α beautiful and elegant bracelet inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm.
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”).
Minoan Phaistos Disk – Sterling silver gold plated 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.
Spartan Helmet Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
This ring represents the helmet of Leonidas. Leonidas was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. Arguably, one of the greatest heroes in the history of ancient Greece.
In 480 B.C Leonidas led an army of 6,000 to 7,000 Greeks from many city-states, including 300 Spartans, who fought the invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae. Leonidas of Sparta blocked the only road through which the massive army of Xerxes could pass. The Persians succeeded in defeating the Greeks but sustained heavy losses. A local resident named Ephialtes led the Persian general by a mountain track to the rear of the Greeks. King Leonidas sent away all the Greek troops and stayed behind with 300 Spartans, 400 Thebans, and 700 Thespian volunteers who refused to leave. They were all killed in the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade ring.
Meander Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
A sterling silver bracelet inspired by the ancient Meander motif with bright blue opal gems.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
The bracelet can be made in any desired length (shorter or longer).
Handmade item.
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.
Meander – Greek key Opal necklace
Meander – Greek key Opal 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. 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 has become the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Meander – Blue opal silver necklace
Blue Opal 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. 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 has become the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Athena Greek Goddess Coin 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”).
Leonidas Spartan Sword Pendant
Leonidas Spartan Sword Pendant
Handmade pendant sword in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
On the reverse side is the inscription “μολών λαβέ” which means “come to get”. This phrase was the answer to Xerxes when he asked him to hand over the arms of the defending Greeks to the Thermopylae. Leonidas was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. Arguably, one of the greatest heroes in the history of ancient Greece. In 480 B.C Leonidas led an army of 6,000 to 7,000 Greeks from many city-states, including 300 Spartans, who fought the invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae. Leonidas of Sparta blocked the only road through which the massive army of Xerxes could pass. The Persians succeeded in defeating the Greeks but sustained heavy losses. A local resident named Ephialtes led the Persian general by a mountain track to the rear of the Greeks. King Leonidas sent away all the Greek troops and stayed behind with 300 Spartans, 400 Thebans, and 700 Thespian volunteers who refused to leave. They were all killed on the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Sterling Silver Snake Ring
Sterling Silver Snake Ring.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Phaistos Disc Ring – 14k Gold and Sterling Silver
This beautiful gold ring represents the disc of Phaistos.
Made of 14K Gold and 925⁰ 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.
Handmade item.
