Pendants
Minoan Double Axe Pendant – 14K Yellow Gold
170,00€ – 272,00€Pendant inspired by the Minoan double axe, known as labrys.
Made of 14K Gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
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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 is associated with the worship of Mother Earth or Great Goddess.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
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.
Minoan Axe Pendant
170,00€ – 255,00€Pendant inspired by the Minoan double axe, known as labrys.
Made of 14K Gold.
Handmade item.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
Explore Heritage Collection
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 is associated with the worship of Mother Earth or Great Goddess.
