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”).
Phaistos Disc Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
These silver earrings representing the disc of Phaistos.
The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos, and features 241 tokens. The disk is covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. Its purpose and meaning, remain disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
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.
Evil Eye Macrame Bracelet – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Handcrafted, sterling silver, good luck eye charm with macrame bracelet.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
The evil eye is a look that is believed by many cultures to be able to cause injury or bad luck for the person at whom it is directed for reasons of envy or dislike. Attempts to ward off the curse of the evil eye has resulted in a number of talismans in many cultures. Balls, consisting of concentric blue and white circles (usually, from inside to outside, dark blue, light blue, white, dark blue) representing an evil eye are common apotropaic talismans in the Middle East, which are supposed to bend the malicious gaze back to the sorcerer.
Greca Leather Bracelet – Sterling Silver
Bracelet inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Large Byzantine Ring with Red Zircon – Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Plating
Byzantine ring with zircon stone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with 18k gold plating.
Handmade item.
Explore Byzantine Collection
Spiral Cuff Bracelet with Stone – 925 Sterling Silver
Made of 925 Sterling Silver.
Handmade in Greece
Explore Spiral Collection
Bracelet inspired by the ancient spiral motif.
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, and 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 of nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, and the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.
Greek Key Opal Bangle Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Bracelet inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Enamel Eye Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
A beautiful necklace representing the evil eye protection symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Mati Collection
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. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Engraved Greek Key Hoop Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Earrings inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Blue Opal Bangle Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Opal Collection
Opal is the traditional October birthstone. These gems are perhaps most well-known for their play of colors and have their unique gem grading system. Opals also have one of the most divergent sets of symbolic associations. You can choose to believe they’re the luckiest or unluckiest gems in the world.
Greek Key Opal Bangle Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Bracelet inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Gerochristo – Iris pendant with Gemstones
59,00€ – 109,00€Pendant in sterling silver with Gold plated parts and doublet stone.
Iris Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Iris square pendant in Sterling Silver with Amazonite
67,00€ – 88,00€Pendant in sterling silver with Gold plated parts and doublet stone.
Iris Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Iris stud earrings with Turquoise Copper
74,00€Stud earrings in sterling silver with gold plated parts and doublet stones.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Iris Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Penelope earrings in Sterling Silver with Gemstones
196,00€Earrings in Sterling Silver with Gold plated parts and doublet stones.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Penelope Collection by Gerochristo
Helios Sun Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Explore Coins Collection
The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
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. The 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.
Medusa Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Pendant
Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Explore Heritage Collection
The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).
Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons, is 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 Greece 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.
Greek Key Band Ring – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
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.
Meander Band Ring – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
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.
Minoan Phaistos Disk Ring – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
This beautiful ring represents the disc of Phaistos.
Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Explore Phaistos Disc Collection
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 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.
Greek Meander Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver
Earrings inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Double Greek Key Drop Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver
Earrings inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Greek Key Drop Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver
Earrings inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Meandros Collection
History
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.
Minoan Bees Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Heritage Collection
History
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 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 and is one of the most famous exhibits in the Heraklion Museum.
Apatite and Garnet Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Explore Ionian Colors Collection
The collection contains jewelry with unique semi-precious stones in beautiful colors.
Peridot and Pearl Drop Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Explore Ionian Colors Collection
The collection contains jewelry with unique semi-precious stones in beautiful colors.
Lapis Heart Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Explore Ionian Colors Collection
The collection contains jewelry with unique semi-precious stones in beautiful colors.
Lapis Drop Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Explore Ionian Colors Collection
The collection contains jewelry with unique semi-precious stones in beautiful colors.
Gerochristo – Iris Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver
67,00€Pendant in sterling silver.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
The chain shown is not included.
Gerochristo – Round Pendant in Sterling Silver
59,00€Pendant in sterling silver.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
The chain shown is not included.
Gerochristo – Classic men ring in Sterling Silver with Lapis Lazuli
220,00€Ring in Sterling Silver with semi precious stone.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Mediterranean Collection by Gerochristo
Olive Leaf Opal Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Bracelet inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
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. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor, and prosperity.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade item.
The bracelet is adjustable.
Explore Opal Collection
Opal Leaf Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Bracelet inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
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. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor, and prosperity.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade item.
The bracelet is adjustable.
Explore Opal Collection
Kallisto round pendant in Gold plated silver 925
39,00€ – 63,00€Pendant in Gold plated silver 925.
The chain shown is not included.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Kallisto Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Iris bracelet in Sterling silver and Gold plated with gemstones
578,00€Bracelet in sterling silver with gold plated parts and doublet stones 6x6mm.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Iris Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Iris earrings in Sterling Silver with Gemstone
132,00€Earrings in sterling silver with gold plated parts and doublet stones 8x8mm.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Iris Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Semeli Earrings in Sterling Silver and Gold plated with Pearl
105,00€Earrings in sterling silver.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Semeli Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Kallisto tiny heart stud earrings in sterling silver
42,00€ – 84,00€Heart earrings in sterling silver, decorated with filigree, handcrafted with the finest attention to detail.
These earrings, featuring a heart motif, symbolizes love and are perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
The pendant boasts elegant details, enhancing its overall allure.
Ideal for special occasions, as a gift of love.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Explore Valentine Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Kallisto Heart Earrings in Gold Plated Silver
74,00€ – 189,00€Heart earrings in gold plated silver 925, decorated with filigree, handcrafted with the finest attention to detail.
These earrings, featuring a heart motif, symbolizes love and are perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
The pendant boasts elegant details, enhancing its overall allure.
Ideal for special occasions, as a gift of love.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Explore Valentine Collection by Gerochristo
Byzantine Chain Gold Plated and Sterling Silver
Made of 925 Sterling Silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Silver Chains
Olive Leaf Chain Bracelet – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
Made of sterling silver 925° and 14k gold.
The bracelet is bendable.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Olive Collection
The olive wreath 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 honor 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.
Spiral Phaistos Disc Dangle Earrings – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
386,00€Made of 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Spiral Collection
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.
Phaistos Disc Gold Bracelet
235,00€A bracelet inspired by the ancient disk found in Phaistos.
Made of 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Phaistos Disc Collection
History
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.
Sattelite Chain – 925 Sterling Silver
Made of 925 Sterling Silver.
Handmade in Greece
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925 Sterling Silver Athena Chalinitis Ring
This Ancient Greek coin represents Athena Chalinitis.
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Explore Coins Collection
Athena – Stater of Corinth
This silver stater of Corinth depicting the head of Athena Chalinitis.
Evil Eye Ruby Bracelet
A beautiful bracelet representing the evil eye protection symbol.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Mati Collection
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. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
