Pendants
Ancient Greek Coin Athena Owl Tetradrachm – 925 Sterling Silver
This coin pendant is inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm, illustrates Athena and her symbol, the wise Owl.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Chain in Length 50 cm (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”).
14K Yellow Gold Karyatides Pendant
425,00€Karyatides are sculpted female figures serving as architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.
Made in 14k yellow gold.
Used as a charm or as a pendant.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Box Chain (not included).
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Ionic Column Ancient Greek Charm – 14K Gold
320,00€Made in 14k yellow gold.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
Used as a charm or as a pendant.
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History
There are three distinct orders in Ancient Greek architecture: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Ionic capital is characterized by the use of volutes. The Ionic columns normally stand on a base that separates the shaft of the column from the stylobate or platform; the cap is usually enriched with egg-and-dart. It was a popular style in Athens.
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Medusa and Knossos labyrinth Coin Pendant
This Ancient Greek coin illustrates Medusa on the one side and the Knossos labyrinth on the other. Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons, 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. (wikipedia)
Black oxidized background.
Made in house in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Greek Phaistos Disc Pendant – Sterling Silver
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.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Chain in Length 50 cm (not included).
Minoan Phaistos Disc Pendant
Minoan Phaistos Disc Pendant. 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.
Made in house in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Sun of Vergina Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
Pendant inspired by the Ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Chain in Length 50 cm (not included).
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.
Gold Plated Athena Greek Goddess Coin Pendant
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrating Athena’s head on the one side and the wisdom owl on the other. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
The perimeter is decorated with a meander or the Greek key design.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Available in sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Goddess Athena and Owl Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on one side and the wisdom owl on the other. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver.
The chain shown is 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”).
Alexander the Great & Lysimachus Coin Pendant
Ancient Greek coin representing Alexander the Great on one side and King Lysimachus on the other. Alexander the Great the King of Macedonia is considered one of the most important forms of world history. Lysimachus was a Macedonian officer and diadochus of Alexander the Great, who became a basileus in 306 BC, ruling Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedon.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Black oxidized background.
Handmade item.
Ancient Greek Coin Pendant – Alexander the Great and Lysimachus
Ancient Greek coin representing Alexander the Great on one side and King Lysimachus on the other. Alexander the Great the King of Macedonia is considered one of the most important forms of world history. Lysimachus was a Macedonian officer and diadochus of Alexander the Great, who became a basileus in 306 BC, ruling Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedon.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Black oxidized background.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Chain in Length 50 cm (not included).
Medusa Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrate Medusa on the one side and the Knossos labyrinth on the other.
Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons, 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. (wikipedia)
Black oxidized background.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Minoan Bees Pendant – Sterling Silver
Greek Ancient Minoan Bees Pendant In Sterling Silver. 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.
Available in gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
Phaistos Disc Pendant
Phaistos Disc Pendant in sterling silver.
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.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our Sterling Silver Cable Chain – Length 45 cm (not included).
14k Gold Spiral Pendant
340,00€ – 850,00€Select the preferred size from the drop-down menu
Small: diameter 1.3 cm – 0.51 inches
Medium: diameter 1.7 cm – 0.66 inches
Large: diameter 2.3 cm – 0.90 inches
Model is wearing size Large.
Made of 14k gold.
Handmade item.
The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks from thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, symbol of the sun..Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect of nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.
The chain shown is not included.
14k Gold Phaistos Disc Pendant
272,00€ – 510,00€Phaistos Disc Pendant in 14k Gold. 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.
Handmade item.
14k Gold Donkey Charm
580,00€14k Gold Donkey Charm
By the second millennium BC, the donkey was brought to Europe, possibly at the same time as viticulture was introduced, as the donkey is associated with the Syrian god of wine, Dionysus.
Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
Gold Plated Goddess Athena & Owl Coin Pendant
One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on one side and the wisdom owl on the other. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver the perimeter is decorated with meander or the Greek key design.
Available in sterling silver.
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”).
Karyatides Pendant
Karyatides are sculpted female figures serving as architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.
Used as a charm or as a pendant.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Parthenon Charm Sterling Silver Pendant
Silver charm which 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.
Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Available in 3 sizes.
Sterling Silver 925 Evil Eye Pendant
Pendant with Evil Eye symbol.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated Evil Eye Pendant
Pendant with Evil Eye symbol.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them.
Wisdom Owl Pendant
This pendant is inspired by the Ancient Greek jewels which represent the symbol of the Wisdom Owl!
In Greek mythology, Glaucus is a Little Owl (Athene noctua) that traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom. The bird, often referred to as the “owl of Athena” was allegedly seen as symbol of wisdom and vigilance for its ability to see in the dark and keeping itself awake at night.
Available in sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Wisdom Owl Pendant
In Greek mythology, Glaucus is a Little Owl (Athene noctua) that traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom. The bird, often referred to as the “owl of Athena” was allegedly seen as a symbol of wisdom and vigilance for its ability to see in the dark and keeping itself awake at night.
This pendant is inspired by the Ancient Greek jewels which represent the symbol of the Wisdom Owl!
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Sterling Silver Evil Eye Pendant
Pendant with Evil Eye symbol.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them.
Evil Eye Pendant with Greek Key design and Meandros
Evil Eye Pendant with the Greek key design known as meandros.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Phaistos Disc Pendant – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Phaistos Disc Pendant in sterling silver and gold plated.
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.
Handmade item.
The chain is our 925 Sterling Silver Chain in Length 50 cm (not included)
Goddess Athena Pendant – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Ancient Greek coins with the face of ancient Greek goddess Athena or Alexander The Great. In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare.
Handcrafted 925 sterling silver coin pendant.
Athena Greek Goddess Coin Pendant – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
160,00€ – 430,00€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”).
Labyrinth Silver Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth 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.
Inspired by Greek ancient history.
Black oxidized background.
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade pendant
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Byzantine Evil Eye Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Pendant with Evil Eye symbol.
Black oxidized background.
Handmade pendant, inspired by Greek tradition & Byzantine art.
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Oval Floral Silver Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Byzantine Oval Pendant with floral motifs.
Black oxidized background.
The shape and decoration of this pendant shows the influence of the Byzantine art.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.87.
Sterling Silver Heart Pearl Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Byzantine Pendant with Pearl stone and granules of precious metal.
This technique is called Granulation. Granulation (from Latin: granum = “grain”) is a jewellery technique whereby a surface of a jewel is covered with small spheres or granules of precious metal. The technique is thought to have its origins in Mesopotamia about 5,000 years ago.
Black oxidized background.
Design inspired by Byzantine Jewelry.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Gold plated Round Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Round pendant inspired by byzantine art.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Mother Of Pearl Silver Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Pendant with flower shaped mother-of-pearl.
Design inspired by Byzantine Jewelry.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Sterling Silver Pearl Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Pendant with a pearl in the center, granulation technique and karavolous in the wreath.
Granulation (from Latin: granum = “grain”) is a jewellery technique whereby a surface of a jewel is covered with small spheres or granules of precious metal. The technique is thought to have its origins in Mesopotamia about 5,000 years ago. Karavolos which means when a wire forms elaborate spirals.
This pendant inspired by Greek tradition & byzantine art.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Cross Pendant – Sterling Silver Gold Plated Yianni Jewelry
Sterling silver pendant with gold plated cross.
Black oxidized background.
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Parthenon Temple Charm Pendant – 18k Gold
440,00€ – 1.344,00€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.
Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Available in 3 sizes.
Made in 18k yellow gold.
Handmade item.
14K Gold Box Chain in Length 50cm (not included).
Spartan Sword Pendant – Sterling Silver
Leonidas sword pendant.
Handmade pendant.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
On the reverse side is the inscription “μολών λαβέ” which means “come to get”. This phrase was the answer to Xerxes when he asked him to hand over the arms of the defending Greeks to the Thermopylae. 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 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 on the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Spartan Shield Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
This pendant represents the shield of Leonidas.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade pendant.
The cord is included with the large size
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 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 on the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Spartan Helmet Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek officer’s helmet from the famous city of Sparta.
Sparta or Lacedaemon was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece in south-eastern Peloponnese. Spartan hoplites were often depicted bearing a transverse horsehair crest on their helmet, which was possibly used to identify officers. In the Archaic period, Spartans were armored with flanged bronze cuirasses, leg greaves, and a helmet, often of the Corinthian type.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Leonidas Helmet Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver
Replica of the helmet of Spartan King Leonidas.
Handmade pendant of 925⁰ sterling silver.
The chain shown is our Sterling Silver Cable Chain – Length 45 cm (not included).
Leonidas was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. 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 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 on the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Alexander the Great Coin Pendant – Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek coin representing Alexander the Great on one side and King Lychimahos on the other.
Made of 925⁰ silver with the Greek key design known as meandros.
Handmade item
The chain shown is our Sterling Silver Cable Chain – Length 45 cm (not included).
Meandros design is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations. On the one hand, the name “meander” recalls the twisting and turning path of the Meander River in Asia Minor, and on the other hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, “the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form” the meaning is that there is no beginning and no end in some cases so it becomes the symbol of long life and eternity.
Goddess Athena Pendant – Sterling Silver
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 the perimeter is decorated with meander or the Greek key design.
Available in gold plated.
The chain shown is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidized Wheat Chain (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”).
