Pendants

One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on one side and the wisdom owl on the other.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and 14k solid gold bezel and hook.

14K Gold Box Chain in Length 50cm (not included).

Goddess Athena and Owl – Athenian silver tetradrachm
Dracma was the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history. The tetradrachm was an Ancient Greek silver coin equivalent to fourdrachmae in Athens it replaced the earlier “heraldic” type of didrachms and it was in wide circulation from ca. 510 to ca. 38 BC. This coin belongs to the so-called “new style Athenian coins” minted between 166 and 64 B.C. and is considered one of the most popular ancient Greek coins which illustrate the portrait of Goddess Athena on the one side and the wisdom owl on the other. Athena is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she most likely received her name. She’s usually shown in art wearing a helmet and holding a spear. Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, and snakes. Her temples were located atop the fortified Acropolis in the central part of the city. The Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to her, along with numerous other temples and monuments. Her main festival in Athens was the Panathenaia, which was celebrated in midsummer and was the most important festival on the Athenian calendar. In the classical Olympian pantheon, Athena was regarded as the favorite daughter of Zeus. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. The inscriptions contain the city’s “national” appellation (“ΑΘΕ», i.e. “of the Athenians”).

Handmade pendant inspired by the ancient Greek tetradrachm coin, depicting Hercules.
Made of 925°sterling silver and 14K gold.
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.

The gold plated cable chain shown is included.

Hercules – Tetradracm
The head of Heracles, wearing a lion’s hide and perhaps bearing the features of Alexander, is engraved on the obverse. Enthroned Zeus, holding an eagle is depicted on the reverse. The inscription of Alexander is also engraved on the reverse. Hercules is a Roman hero and god, the most popular figure from ancient Greek mythology. He was the equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures.