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 Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
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 Heraklion Museum.
Minoan Bees Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
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 Heraklion Museum.
Knot Necklace Gold Plated and Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Knot Necklace Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Knot Earrings Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Knot Earrings Gold Plated and Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Knot Bracelet Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Knot Chain Bracelet Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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Knot Chain Bracelet Gold Plated and Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Knot Chain Bracelet Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Minoan Bees Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
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 Heraklion Museum.
Spartan Warrior Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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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 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.
Gold Bee Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
442,00€Inspired by the ancient Minoan Greek Malia bees pendant.
Made of 14K Gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is not included.
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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.
Parthenon Temple Pendant – 14k Gold
357,00€ – 1.088,00€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 state.
Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Available in 3 sizes.
Made in 14k yellow gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Box Chain (not included).
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Hercules Knot Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver
This knot made with two entwined ropes is considered to represent the legendary fertility of God Hercules.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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Hercules Knot Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
This knot made with two entwined ropes is considered to represent the legendary fertility of God Hercules.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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925 Sterling Silver Lion Head Silver Cuff Bracelet
This bracelet is inspired by the lion motif, a symbol of strength, courage and leadership.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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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 that 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.
925 Sterling Silver Rams Head Silver Cuff Bracelet
This bracelet 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 of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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Rams Head Silver Cuff Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
This bracelet 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 of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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Spartan Helmet Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
This ring represents the helmet of Leonidas.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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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.
Poseidon Trident Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece
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History
The trident, which is a spear with three points, or prongs, is the weapon of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. Poseidon is often depicted holding the trident, which is associated with his power over the oceans and his ability to control the tides.
Rosary Necklace with Stones and Cretan Bee
This necklace is made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated with lapis lazuli 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.
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.
Double Ram’s Head Cuff Bracelet
Cuff Bracelet decorated with two facing rams’ heads.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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History
This beautiful bracelet 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.
Lion Cuff Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Bracelet featuring two lions’ facing heads.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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History
The most notable lion of Ancient Greek mythology was the Nemean lion, killed barehanded by Heracles, who subsequently bore the pelt as an invulnerable magic cloak. It traditionally symbolizes courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valor, because historically the lion has been regarded as the “king of beasts”. The lion also carries Judeo-Christian symbolism.
Alexander the Great Cuff Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
A bracelet inspired by an ancient Greek coin, depicting Alexander the Great and the Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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History
Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC), also known as Alexander III was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is considered as one of the greatest and most successful military strategists of world history.
The specific coin was minted at about 287 BC, after Alexander’s death, by king Lysimachos, one of the generals of Alexander the Great, who inherited the throne of Thrace after his death.
The original coin is actually exhibited in the Greek Numismatic Museum.
Phastos Disc Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver Gold Plated
A bracelet inspired by the ancient disk found in Phaistos.
Made of 925⁰ 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.
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a mythical creature portrayed in Classical times with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man. He dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.
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.
Medusa Bracelet Handmade Cuff Silver 925
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade in Greece.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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History
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 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.
Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with the Ancient Rodax
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade item.
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
Vergina Sun Symbol
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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Amphora Pendant Necklace with Meander – 925 Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek Amphora Pendant with enamel and Meander design.
Design inspired by the ancient Greek history.
Made of sterling silver.
Handmade item
Amphora is a Greco – Roman word developed in ancient Greek during the Bronze Age. An amphora is a type of container of a characteristic shape and size. Amphorae were used for the transport and storage of various products, both liquid and dry, but mostly for wine. They are most often ceramic. the amphorae used in Ancient Greek vase painting. (source wikipedia)
Meander or Meandros design, one of the most historic symbols of the Greek World, also called Greek Key and symbolizes long life and eternity. The pattern with Meander was used in antiquity to decorate the frieze of temples.
Greek Bouzouki Pendant Necklace with Blue Enamel
Greek Bouzouki Charm with enamel. The pendant is decorated with rosette motifs.
Made of sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is included.
Design inspired by the Greek tradition.
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History
The Greek bouzouki is a plucked musical instrument of the lute family, called the thabouras or tambouras family. The tambouras existed in ancient Greece as the pandura, and can be found in various sizes and shapes. The bouzouki and the baglamas are the direct descendants. The bouzouki arrived in Greece following the 1919–1922 war in Asia Minor and the subsequent population exchange between Greece and Turkey. The early bouzoukia mostly had three courses. At the end of the 1950s, four-course (tetrachordo) bouzoukia started to gain popularity. The four-course bouzouki was made popular by Manolis Chiotis. Manolis Chiotis was a Greek rebetiko and laiko composer, singer, and bouzouki player. He is considered one of the greatest bouzouki soloists of all time.
