14k Gold Snake Goddess Pendant
428,00€Pendant inspired by the Minoan jewellery.
Made in 14k gold.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
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History
Snake goddess is a type of figurine depicting a woman holding a snake in each hand, as 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 humans but also of the universe.
Leaf Earrings with Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
428,00€Earrings inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
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.
Olive Leaf Earrings with Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
428,00€Earrings inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
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.
Phaistos Disc Bracelet – 14K Gold
428,00€This beautiful bracelet with Phaistos discs. 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 14K gold.
Handmade item.
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Eye Bracelet with Meander – 925 Sterling Silver
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
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. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.
Athena and Owl Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Necklace inspired by the ancient Greek tetradrachm.
Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated
Handmade in Greece.
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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.
Gerochristo – Chain Bracelet in Sterling silver
431,00€Chain bracelet in sterling silver with S glasp.
Erotokritos Collection by Gerochristo
Greek Key Lace Cuff Bracelet with Zircon
Bracelet inspired by the Greek Key meander symbol.
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.
Fleur De-lis Brown Leather Bracelet – Sterling Silver & K14 Gold
Bracelet with Sterling Silver & K14 Gold with motifs fleur-de-lis and braided genuine leather.
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Handmade in Greece.
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Cross Grey Leather Bracelet – Sterling Silver & K14 Gold
Bracelet with Sterling Silver & K14 Gold with cross and braided genuine leather.
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Handmade in Greece.
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14K Gold Pendant with Goddess Athena and Ruby
434,00€One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Alexander the Great on the one side and the Goddess Athena on the other.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and 14k solid gold bezel and hook.
(18k gold available upon request)
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Spiga Chain (not included)
In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty. He was born in Pella in 356 BC and he was the son of King Philip II of Macedon. He became king upon his father’s death in 336 BCE. He spent most of his ruling years on a military campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, and he created one of the largest empires of the ancient world by the age of thirty, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is considered one of history’s most successful military commanders.
Cyclades small Stud square earrings in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver with pearls
434,00€Stud earrings in 18K solid Yellow Gold and sterling silver with pearls 4mm.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Women’s Collection by Gerochristo
Goddess Athena Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
Α beautiful ring with Goddess Athena
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Goddess Athena – 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.
The front side of this coin is decorated with Goddess Athena. 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.
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Meander Cuff Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Bracelet inspired by the ancient meander symbol.
Made of sterling silver 925°.
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.
Gerochristo – Byzantine Cross – 18K Gold and Sterling Silver
441,00€Tiny cross in 18K solid Yellow Gold and sterling silver.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Faith Collection by Gerochristo
Athena Chalinitis Coin Cufflinks – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
442,00€Cufflinks in 14kt gold and 925 sterling silver, inspired by the Ancient Greek coin of Athena Chalinitis.
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.
Parthenon Temple Pendant – 14k Gold
448,00€ – 1.370,00€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 state.
Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Available in 3 sizes.
Made in 14k yellow gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Box Chain (not included).
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Kallisto Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
448,00€Earrings in silver, ancient Greek style.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Kallisto Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Santorini Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Freshwater pearls
448,00€Bracelet in sterling silver.
Santorini Collection by Gerochristo
Wisdom Owl Pendant – 14K Gold
449,00€This pendant is inspired by the Ancient Greek jewels which represent the symbol of the Wisdom Owl.
Made in 14k gold.
Owl of Athena
In Greek mythology, a little owl traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom. Because of such association, the bird – often referred to as the «owl of Athena» has been used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition.
Greek Key Bracelet in Gold
449,00€Made of 14K yellow gold
Handmade in Greece
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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.
Spiral Necklace – Blue Opal 925 Sterling Silver
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, a symbol of the sun. Spirals have been found in burial sites, vases, jewelry, clothing, and 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.
Design inspired by Ancient Greece.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Phaistos Disk 14K Gold Coin Pendant Meander Bezel
450,00€A pendant inspired by the ancient disk found in Phaistos.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown in the second picture is our Rollo Chain – 14K Gold ( not included).
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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.
Gerochristo – Byzantine cross in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver
451,00€Cross in 18K solid Yellow Gold and sterling silver.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Men’s Collection by Gerochristo
Athena and Alexander the Great Bracelet – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
454,00€Α beautiful and elegant double bracelet inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm. These coins are the most popular ancient Greek coins which illustrate the portrait of Goddess Athena and the Alexander the Great.
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.
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”).
Athena Chalinitis Coin Cufflinks – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
454,00€Cufflinks in 14kt gold and 925 sterling silver, inspired by the Ancient Greek coin of Athena Chalinitis.
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.
Greek Goddess Athena Pendant with Ruby – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
455,00€One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrate Athena’s head on the one side and the wisdom owl on the other.
Made in house in 925⁰ sterling silver and 14k solid gold bezel and hook.
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”).
Gerochristo – Cable Chain handmade in Sterling Silver with Gold Plated Parts
459,00€Chain in sterling silver.
Chains by Gerochristo
Mediterranean small oval pendant in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver
459,00€Pendant in 18K solid Yellow Gold and sterling silver.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Women’s Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Iris Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Gemstone
459,00€Bracelet in sterling silver with Gold plated parts and doublet stones.
Iris Collection by Gerochristo
Gerochristo – Iris Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Apatite
459,00€Bracelet in sterling silver with Gold plated parts and doublet stones.
Iris Collection by Gerochristo
Babylonia Bracelet Optimism & Soul Black – 935 Sterling Silver
460,00€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.
Athena Coin Pentagon Pendant – 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
Pendant inspired by the ancient Greek tetradrachm.
Made of sterling silver 925° and 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown in the second picture is our Cable Chain – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated (included).
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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.
Medusa Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver
Bracelet inspired by the Ancient Greek Medusa myth.
This bracelet comes in a beautiful box.
Handmade in Greece.
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.
Byzantine Ring Marquise Malachite Silver 925
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade in Greece.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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18K Gold Byzantine Rosette Earrings
489,00€Byzantine earrings with the shape of a flower rosette.
Handmade with great attention to detail. Inspired by Byzantine art.
Made in 18k gold.
Handmade item.
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Rosette flower
The rosette (rose) is a timeless jewel, symbol, and amulet. The origin of the term is the Greek word for rose – rodon (ρόδον). Its use began in the Mycenaean era and continues as far as the 2nd millennium BC. The Mycenaean Rosette is a motif that was widespread throughout Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and other ancient civilizations. It is inspired by a Mycenaean rosette bead, found at Mycenae, dated to 1400-1300 B.C. The rosette was used extensively in ancient Greek Mycenaean jewels, in architecture, pottery, and sculptures from 1500 BC. Mycenaean rosettes usually had 6 or 8 or 12 leaves, and sixteen leaves during the Macedonian Dynasty. Such details as the rodax shape and the number of leaves tend to vary with the era or beliefs. The rosettes were used to decorate the clothes, belts, and wreaths of the Kings. The number of leaves had a symbolic character each time. The four elements of nature (wind, earth, fire, water), the seven wonders of the ancient world or the twelve gods of ancient Greeks, and the world domination and radiance of the Kings of Macedonia. They were signs of beauty, purity, eugenics, worship, and power. Rosette or Rodax was probably the most popular and favorite decorative element in Mycenaean era, classical antiquity and Byzantine times.
Athena Chalinitis Coin Pendant – 14K Gold 925 Sterling Silver
490,00€ – 570,00€This Ancient Greek coin represents Athena Chalinitis.
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.
The chain shown is our Cable Chain in 14K Gold (not included).
Athena – Stater of Corinth
This silver stater of Corinth depicts the head of Athena Chalinitis.
Spiral Stud Earrings – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
492,00€Made of 14k gold with zircon.
Handmade in Greece.
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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.
Gerochristo – Flower Chain handmade in Sterling Silver
494,00€Chain in sterling silver with Gold plated parts.
Chains by Gerochristo
14k Gold Meander Earrings
495,00€Made in 14k gold.
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.
Vergina Star Hinge Bracelet
496,00€Bracelets inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made in 925°sterling silver and 14K gold.
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.
Byzantine Cuff Bracelet with Doublet Apatite Gemstone
Byzantine bracelet with doublet apatite 8mm round gemstone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
18K Gold Rosette Stud Earrings with Enamel
504,00€Byzantine Earrings which have the shape of the flower rosette.
Handmade with great attention to detail. Inspired by Byzantine art.
Made in 18k gold and green enamel
Rosette flower
The rosette (rose) is a timeless jewel, symbol and amulet. The origin of the term is the Greek word for rose – rodon (ρόδον). Its use began in the Mycenaean era and continues as far as the 2nd millennia BC. The Mycenaean Rosette is a motif that was widespread throughout Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and other ancient civilizations. It is inspired by a Mycenaean rosette bead, found at Mycenae, dated to 1400-1300 B.C. The rosette was used extensively in ancient Greek Mycenaean jewels, in architecture, pottery and in sculptures from 1500 BC. Mycenaean rosettes usually had 6 or 8 or 12 leaves, and sixteen leaves during the Macedonian Dynasty. Such details as the rodax shape and the number of leaves tend to vary with the era or beliefs. The rosettes were used to decorate the cloths, belts and wreaths of the Kings. The number of leaves had a symbolic character each time. The four elements of nature (wind, earth, fire, water), the seven wonders of the ancient world or the twelve gods of ancient Greeks and the world domination and radiance of the Kings of Macedonia. They were signs of beauty, purity, eugenics, worship and power. Rosette or Rodax was probably the most popular and favorite decorative element in Mycenaean era, classical antiquity and Byzantine times.
Gold 18K Byzantine Rosette Stud Earrings
504,00€ – 680,00€Byzantine Earrings which have the shape of the flower rosette.
Handmade with great attention to detail. Inspired by Byzantine art.
Made in 18k gold
Rosette flower
The rosette (rose) is a timeless jewel, symbol and amulet. The origin of the term is the Greek word for rose – rodon (ρόδον). Its use began in the Mycenaean era and continues as far as the 2nd millennia BC. The Mycenaean Rosette is a motif that was widespread throughout Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and other ancient civilizations. It is inspired by a Mycenaean rosette bead, found at Mycenae, dated to 1400-1300 B.C. The rosette was used extensively in ancient Greek Mycenaean jewels, in architecture, pottery and in sculptures from 1500 BC. Mycenaean rosettes usually had 6 or 8 or 12 leaves, and sixteen leaves during the Macedonian Dynasty. Such details as the rodax shape and the number of leaves tend to vary with the era or beliefs. The rosettes were used to decorate the cloths, belts and wreaths of the Kings. The number of leaves had a symbolic character each time. The four elements of nature (wind, earth, fire, water), the seven wonders of the ancient world or the twelve gods of ancient Greeks and the world domination and radiance of the Kings of Macedonia. They were signs of beauty, purity, eugenics, worship and power. Rosette or Rodax was probably the most popular and favorite decorative element in Mycenaean era, classical antiquity and Byzantine times.
Gerochristo – Cable Chain handmade in Sterling Silver
504,00€Chain in sterling silver.
Chains by Gerochristo
Phaistos Disc Hinge Bracelet – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
This beautiful gold bracelet 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.
The bracelet is bendable.
Handmade item.
Made in 14K gold and 925 sterling silver.
Athena Coin Hinge Bracelet – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
506,00€Α beautiful and timeless bracelet inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm. This coin is 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.
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.
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”).
