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 Bees Pendant – Sterling Silver
Greek Ancient Minoan Bees Pendant In Sterling Silver. 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.
Available in gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
Greek Minoan Bees Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver
Greek Ancient Minoan Bees Earrings In Sterling Silver. 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.
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Spartan Shield Cufflinks – 925 Sterling Silver
Silver cufflinks depicting a Spartan shield. Sparta or Lace daemon was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece in south-eastern Peloponnese. The letter lambda (Λ), standing for Laconia or Lacedaemon, which was painted on the Spartans’ shields, was first adopted in the 420s BC, and quickly became a widely known Spartan symbol. Military families passed on their shields to each generation as family heirlooms.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Gnōthi Seauton Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
The Ancient Greek aphorism “know thyself” (Greek: γνῶθι σεαυτόν, transliterated: gnōthi seauton) is one of the Delphic maxims and was the first of three maxims inscribed in the pronaos of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi according to the Greek writer Pausanias. This aphorism was used numerous times in the dialogues of Socrates by Plato.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Spartan Shield Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
This ring 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.
Handmade ring.
Snake Goddess Pendant
Pendant inspired by the Minoan jewellery. “Snake goddess” is a type of figurine depicting a woman holding a snake in each hand, as were found in Minoan archaeological sites in Crete. The first two of such figurines were found by the British archaeologist Arthur Evans and date to the Minoan civilization. Symbol of birth, fertility, death and rebirth not only of human but also of the universe.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Available in gold plated.
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.
Double Headed Axe Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
Labrys Axe Pendant. Labrys is, according to Plutarch, Minoan word for the double headed axe called in Greek πέλεκυς (pélekus). In ancient Crete, the double axe was an important sacred symbol of the Minoan religion. In Crete it never accompanies male gods, but always female goddesses. It seems that it associated with the worship of Mother Earth or Great Goddess.
Design inspired by Ancient Greece.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade pendant.
The chain shown is our Sterling Silver Cable Chain – Length 45 cm (not included).
Macedonian Vergina Sun Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
A beautiful pendant inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made in 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is our Cable Chain – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated (not included)
History
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina” 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.
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300 Spartans Shield Pendant – 14k Gold and Sterling silver
The 300 Spartans Shield.
Made in 14k gold and 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade pendant.
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.
Vergina Sun Ring – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
This ring inspired by the ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item
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.
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Leonidas Helmet Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
Replica of the helmet of Spartan King Leonidas.
Handmade pendant of 925⁰ sterling silver.
The chain shown is our Sterling Silver Cable Chain – Length 45 cm (not included).
Leonidas was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. 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.
Molon Labe Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
Molon labe, meaning ‘come and take [them]’, is a classical expression of defiance. It is among the Laconic phrases reported by Plutarch, attributed to King Leonidas I in reply to the demand by Xerxes I that the Spartans surrender their weapons. The exchange between Leonidas and Xerxes occurs in writing, on the eve of the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC).
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Donkey pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
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.
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade item.
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.
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.
Spartan Sword Pendant – Sterling Silver
Leonidas sword pendant.
Handmade pendant.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
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.
Vergina Sun Pendant – 14k Gold Sterling Silver
160,00€ – 330,00€This pendant is inspired by the ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 925°sterling silver and 14K gold.
The chain shown is not included.
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.
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.
Spartan Sword Pendant – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
Leonidas sword handmade pendant.
Made of 14K Gold and 925⁰ sterling silver.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Byzantine Chain in Length 50cm (not included).
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History
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.
Spartan Shield Cufflinks – 14k Gold and Sterling Silver
Made of 14k gold and 925°sterling silver.
Handmade item.
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, 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.
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.
Spartan Shield Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
This pendant represents the shield of Leonidas.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade pendant.
The cord is included with the large size
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.
Aries Head Ring Sterling Silver- Yianni Jewelry
This beautiful handmade ring features a Rams Head design inspired by actual ancient Greek history.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
In ancient Greek mythology, the ram was symbol of virility and fertility, power and leadership. The ram’s head also symbolizes Aries the first sign of the zodiac.
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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Spartan Shield Ring – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
This ring represents the shield of Leonidas.
Made of 14K gold and 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade ring.
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.
Spartan Shield Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
This pendant represents the shield of the Spartans.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade pendant.
The letter lambda (Λ), standing for Laconia (the administrative capital of Sparta) or Lacedaemon (ancient name for the city of Sparta), which was painted on the Spartans’ shields, was first adopted in the 420s BC, and quickly became widely known Spartan symbol. Military families passed on their shields to each generation as family heirlooms.
Rams Head – Sterling Silver Ring
This beautiful handmade ring features a Rams Head design inspired by actual ancient Greek history. In ancient Greek mythology, the ram was symbol of virility and fertility, power and leadership. The ram’s head also symbolizes Aries the first sign of the zodiac.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
14k Yellow Gold Pendant Traditional Greek Tsarouhi
492,00€Have you witnessed the changing of the guards in Syntagma square? This is the most traditional shoe of Greece (tsarouhi). The pendant is decorated with turquoise enamel and rosette motif. 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 millennia BC. The Mycenaean Rosette is a motif that was widespread throughout Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and other ancient civilizations. Rosette or Rodax was probably the most popular and favorite decorative element in Mycenaean era, classical antiquity and Byzantine times.
Made in 14k yellow gold.
Used as a charm or as a pendant.
Design inspired by the Greek tradition
A tsarouchi (τσαρούχι) is a type of shoe, which is typically known nowadays as part of the traditional uniform worn by the Evzones of the Greek Presidential Guard. Their origin goes back to the Byzantine times. Originally, various types of similar shoes were worn all over the Balkans, but tsarouchia are mainly associated with the Greeks. They were the most common footwear worn by both urban and rural Greeks, mainly men, but also many women. After the Greek independence in early 19th century, their use was limited to isolated rural areas and nomadic populations. Tsarouciia provide a clear link with the origin of the Evzone uniform in the traditional Greek costume, and with the fact that Evzones were largely enlisted from rural mountainous regions of Greece. Nowadays they are almost exclusively used by the presidential guard and in various traditional festivals and dances along with other traditional Greek garments.(source wikipedia)
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).
Vergina Sun Coin Pendant
Pendant inspired by the Ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 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.
14k Gold Donkey Charm
580,00€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).
Vergina Star Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Pendant inspired by the Ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
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.
Saint George Ring Sterling Silver- Yianni Jewelry
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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