Earrings
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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Minoan Bees Earrings – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
A pair of earrings inspired by the ancient Minoan Greek Malia bees pendant.
Made of 14k Gold and sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
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 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. The Bees pendant is one of the most famous exhibits in the Herakleion Museum.
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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.
Minoan Malia Bees Dangle Earrings – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
544,00€Dangle earrings inspired by the ancient Minoan Greek Malia bees pendant.
Made of 14K 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.
Anthemion Drop Earrings Sterling Silver – Yianni Jewelry
This pair of earrings is inspired from the greek antefix ornament.
Black oxidized background.
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade earrings.
These silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Vergina Sun Earrings – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
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.
Minoan Malia Bees Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
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 an stunning, very detailed representation of two bees or wasps storing away a drop of honey to their honeycomb. This pendant is one of the most famous exhibits in the wonderfully Heraklion archeological museum.
Snake Goddess Drop Earrings – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Drop Earrings inspired by Minoan jewellery. “Snake goddess” is a type of figurine depicting a woman holding a snake in each hand, as 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 and gold plated.
Handmade item.
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.
Vergina Sun Drop Earrings – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
A beautiful pair of earrings inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made in 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.
Vergina Star 14K Gold Sterling Silver Earrings
194,00€A beautiful pair of earrings inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made in 925°sterling silver and 14K gold.
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 Sterling silver Vergina Sun Earrings
211,00€A beautiful pair of earrings inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made in 925°sterling silver and 14K gold.
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.
Sterling Silver Owl Dangle Earrings
A fine pair of dangle earrings featuring the Owl of the goddess Athena.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
