Earrings
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.
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.
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.
