Ancient Greece comes back to life through the jewelry of this collection. Myths, historical facts and faces, unique architectures come to life through the Greek goldsmith elaborate techniques that we inherited from our ancestors. Unique silver and gold with gemstone brings back to life Alexander the Great, goddess Athena, myth of Hercules and the Parthenon, the main monument of Acropolis which is the highest architectural structure that brings admiration worldwide for centuries.
Minoan Malia Bees Dangle Earrings – 18K Solid Yellow Gold and enamel
945,00€Dangle earrings inspired by the ancient Minoan Greek Malia bees pendant.
Made of 18K Gold.
Handmade item.
The Minoan Bees Pendant, one of the most famous Minoan artworks, was discovered in the Old Palace cemetery at Chrysolakkos, outside the palace of Malia, the third largest and most significant known Minoan palace after Knossos and Phaistos. Chryssolakkos means the “Pit of gold” because of the many precious objects that were found there. The famous pendant dates back to the Bronze Age, (1800 BC) and it’s a stunning, very detailed representation of two bees or wasps storing away a drop of honey in their honeycomb. This pendant is one of the most famous exhibits in the wonderfully Heraklion archeological museum.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
18k Yellow Gold Minoan Bee Pendant
330,00€This pendant is made in 18k yellow gold with turquoise/ blue enamel inspired by the Minoan Bee Pendant. 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, or wasps, storing away a drop of honey in a comb and is one of the most famous exhibits in the Herakleion Museum.
Handmade item.
The chain shown in the third picture is our 14k Gold Twisted Chain (not included).
Parthenon Temple Charm Pendant – 18k Gold
440,00€ – 1.344,00€Yellow gold charm 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.
Made in 18k yellow gold.
Handmade item.
14K Gold Box Chain in Length 50cm (not included).
