Greek Key Vergina Sun Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
This pendant illustrates the Vergina symbol.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
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History
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina”, or “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 Sun Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
This pendant illustrates the Vergina symbol.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
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History
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina”, or “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 Sun Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
This ring inspired by the ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item
Vergina Sun Symbol
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.
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Vergina Sun Ring – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
This ring inspired by the ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item
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.
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Vergina Cufflinks – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
A beautiful pair of cufflinks inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made of 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.
Trireme Cufflinks – 925 Sterling Silver
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
The trireme was an ancient warship powered by three rows of oars on each side, with one rower per oar. When fully manned, it achieved remarkable speed for its time—cruising at around 8.6 knots—and was highly maneuverable. The first trireme is credited to the Corinthian shipbuilder Aminokles.
Vergina Sun Ring – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
This ring inspired by the ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item
Vergina Sun Symbol
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.
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Alexander the Great Cuff Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
A bracelet inspired by an ancient Greek coin, depicting Alexander the Great and the Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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History
Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC), also known as Alexander III was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is considered as one of the greatest and most successful military strategists of world history.
The specific coin was minted at about 287 BC, after Alexander’s death, by king Lysimachos, one of the generals of Alexander the Great, who inherited the throne of Thrace after his death.
The original coin is actually exhibited in the Greek Numismatic Museum.
Vergina Sun Leather Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Sterling silver bracelet with motif washers and braided black-red quadruple leather
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Made in 925⁰ 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.
