Babylonia Bracelet The Fantasy of Peace – 935 Sterling Silver
108,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Babylonia Bracelet Safety – 935 Sterling Silver
44,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Babylonia Bracelet Love and Trust – 935 Sterling Silver
100,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Babylonia Bracelet Born of Hope – 935 Sterling Silver
60,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Babylonia Bracelet Light Soul – 935 Sterling Silver
120,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot
Unique handmade jewelry
Babylonia Bracelet Soul and Ambition – 935 Sterling Silver
72,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot
Unique handmade jewelry
Sterling Silver Necklace with Eye
Silver chain necklace with evil eye.
Made of 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.
Stud Eye Earrings with zircon – 925 Sterling silver Gold Plated
Evil eye stud earrings made of sterling silver 925 and gold plated, decorated with zircons.
Handmade in Greece.
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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.
Stud Evil Eye Earrings with zircon – Sterling silver Gold Plated
Evil eye stud earrings made of sterling silver 925 and gold plated, decorated with zircons.
Handmade in Greece.
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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 Cross Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Bracelet with evil eye and cross, decorated with zircon.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
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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.
Sterling Silver Eye Hinge Bracelet with Zircon
Bracelet with the eye symbol, decorated with zircon.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
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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.
Sterling Silver Gold Plated Evil Eye Ring with enamel
Ring with enamel eye. The ring is open to adjust the size. Purity tag is engraved on the metal surface by laser.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
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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.
Babylonia Bracelet Little Flower – Sterling Silver
40,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Babylonia Bracelet Lovely Red – 935 Sterling Silver
48,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Babylonia Bracelet Sunny – 935 Sterling Silver
48,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
9K White Gold Evil Eye and Cross Bracelet
170,00€Classic timeless evil eye bracelet.
Made in 9K white gold.
Handmade.
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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.
14K Yellow Gold Necklace Evil Eye with zircon
327,00€Eye pendant with chain made of 14K yellow gold with white zircons.
The white part of the eye is mother of pearl.
A lovely piece of jewelry to wear every day.
Handmade in Greece.
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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.
Leather Bracelet with zircon
Bracelet with Sterling Silver design in black and brown braided genuine leather.
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Sterling Silver Link and Cord Bracelet
Sterling silver link bracelet with greek motif and cord.
The bracelet is adjustable.
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Spartan Shield Pendant – Sterling Silver & Gold Plated
This pendant represents the shield of the Spartans.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade pendant.
The letter lambda (Λ), standing for Laconia (the administrative capital of Sparta) or Lacedaemon (ancient name for the city of Sparta), which was painted on the Spartans’ shields, was first adopted in the 420s BC, and quickly became widely known Spartan symbol. Military families passed on their shields to each generation as family heirlooms.
Athena Coin Link Bracelet – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
265,00€This Ancient Greek coin represent Athena Chalinitis on the one side, and Pegasus, on the reverse, one of the most known creatures in Greek mythology.
Made in 14k gold and 925 sterling silver.
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.
Athena and Pegasus – Stater of Corinth
This silver stater of Corinth depicting the head of Athena Chalinitis on the one side, and Pegasus, on the reverse. Pegasus is a mythical winged divine stallion, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Usually depicted as pure white, Pegasus is a child of the Olympian god Poseidon.
Phaistos Disc Stud Earrings – Sterling Silver 925 with Opal
This design was inspired by the ancient Greek Phaistos disc.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item.
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, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The disk is about 15 cm in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The disc features 241 tokens, comprising 45 distinct signs, which were apparently made by pressing hieroglyphic “seals” into a disc of soft clay, in a clockwise sequence spiraling toward the center of the disk. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Phaistos Disc Stud Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
This design was inspired by the ancient Greek Phaistos disc.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item.
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, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The disk is about 15 cm in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The disc features 241 tokens, comprising 45 distinct signs, which were apparently made by pressing hieroglyphic “seals” into a disc of soft clay, in a clockwise sequence spiraling toward the center of the disk. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Leaf Stud Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
Blue Opal Leaf earrings with Meander symbol.
Made in 925° sterling silver with blue opal gemstone.
Handmade item.
The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Blue fire opal drop spiral earrings
Drop Earrings with Spiral symbol
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, a symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect in nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained thought mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item
925 Sterling Silver Round Shaped Dangle Earrings with Greek Key
Made of 925 sterling silver with blue opal gemstones.
Handmade in Greece.
Meander 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.
Blue Opal Silver Spiral Dangle Earrings
Dangle Earrings with Spiral symbol
The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks 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.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal.
Handmade item
Greek key Ring in Sterling Silver
Ring inspired by the ancient Greek design the Meander or Greek Key.
Made in sterling silver 925°.
Handmade item.
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.
Alexander The Great Coin Pendant Large – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Ancient Greek coin represent Alexander the great one 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 of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Snake Goddess gold plated Pendant
Pendant inspired by the Minoan jewellery. “Snake goddess” is a type of figurine depicting a woman holding a snake in each hand, as were found in Minoan archaeological sites in Crete. The first two of such figurines were found by the British archaeologist Arthur Evans and date to the Minoan civilization. Symbol of birth, fertility, death and rebirth not only of human but also of the universe.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Babylonia Bracelet Hope and Love Red – Sterling Silver
72,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Babylonia Bracelet Soul and Optimism Black – 935 Sterling Silver
420,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
All babylonia jewelry are unisex and customizable in size. The jewels are beautifully packaged in a colored pyramid box and accompanied by a symbol booklet. The parcel includes also instructions on how to adjust the bracelet to the size you want.
Meander Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
A sterling silver bracelet featuring Meander or Greek Key links. There are four (large size) or six links (small & medium size) with blue opal.
This beautiful jewelry will make a wonderful gift for a lady. Get it for your loved one, or treat yourself for a classic timeless style.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
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. One 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 these is no beginning and to end end in some cases so it become the symbol of long life and eternity.
Greek Key Blue Opal necklace
Greek Key Blue Opal necklace
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 has become the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Helios Sun God Pendant – Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Handmade pendant, inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm coin of Rhodes.
This Ancient Greek coin illustrates Helios Sun God on the one side and the flower rhodon (rose), a symbol of Rhodes on the other. Inscription reads : “RHODION” in Greek fonts.
Helios, in Greek mythology, is the god and personification of the Sun, often depicted in art with a radiant crown and driving a horse-drawn chariot through the sky.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Babylonia Necklace Humans – Sterling Silver
132,00€Babylonia Necklace Silver – Humans
Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot
Unique handmade jewelry
Babylonia Silver Necklace – Hope and Optimism
92,00€Babylonia Silver Necklace – Hope and Optimism
Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot
Unique handmade jewelry
Babylonia Necklace Trust and Hope – Sterling Silver
84,00€Babylonia Necklace Silver Trust and Hope
Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot
Unique handmade jewelry
Babylonia Ring Red – 935 Sterling Silver
76,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot.
Unique handmade jewelry.
Soul Babylonia Ring – 935⁰ Sterling Silver
80,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot
Unique handmade jewelry
Full of symbolism – Babylonia Silver bracelet
156,00€Each Babylonia piece is uniquely engraved with a series of signs and symbols which are designed for self expression and individuality. You may select your desired piece, however it is the piece that chooses you.
Made in 935⁰ silver with special nautical knot
Unique handmade jewelry
Olive Leaves Link Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
A beautiful and elegant bracelet tribute to the olive branch, a symbol of peace, abundance and achievement.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Meander Leather Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Sterling silver bracelet with motif meandros and 5 mm genuine braided leather.
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
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.
Alexander The Great Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
Ring with Ancient Greek coin represent Alexander the great one. Alexander the Great the King of Macedonia is considered one of the most important forms of world history.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Available in gold plated.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Long Stud Earrings – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
These silver earrings are inspired from the ancient olive wreath!
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe.
Made in 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Leonidas Shield Cufflinks – 925 Sterling Silver
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, 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 in the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver. Oxidized finish.
Handmade item.
Phaistos Disk Silver Dangle Earrings
This beautiful pair of earrings representing the disc of Phaistos. 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, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The disk is about 15 cm in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The disc features 241 tokens, comprising 45 distinct signs, which were apparently made by pressing hieroglyphic “seals” into a disc of soft clay, in a clockwise sequence spiraling toward the center of the disk. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
14K Gold Greek Goddess Athena Pendant
165,00€ – 218,00€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.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold 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”).
