Greca Hoop Earrings – Gold 14K
449,00€Made of 14K gold. 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.
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
Eternity Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
452,00€Made of 14k gold.
Handmade in Greece
The collection contains jewelry with beautiful zircon stones.
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.
Babylonia Silver Necklace – Love Oxygen Peace
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 Cuff Bracelet with Doublet Amazonite Gemstone – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine bracelet with doublet amazonite 8mm round gemstone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Greek Key Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold
469,00€Made of 14K gold. 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.
14k Gold Meander Ring with white crystals
472,00€Meander Ring in 14k Gold with white crystals inspired by the ancient Greek design the Meander or Greek Key.
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.
Handmade item.
Greek Key Bracelet – 14K Gold
472,00€Βracelet with continuous Greek key design the which symbolizes long life and eternity.
A meander or meandros 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 the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form. Meander was among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; they, perhaps, symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander.
Made of 14k gold.
Handmade item
Meander Stud Earrings – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
472,00€Made of 14K gold.
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.
Leaf Necklace with Zircon – 14k Yellow Gold
475,00€Made in 14K gold with zircon.
A necklace inspired by the olive branch, a symbol of peace, abundance and achievement.
Handmade item.
Babylonia Necklace Symbols – 935 Sterling Silver
479,00€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
Byzantine Bracelet with Doublet Apatite and Natural Pearl Gemstone – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine bracelet With doublet apatite 7mmX10mm pear and natural pearl gemstone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Byzantine Bracelet with Doublet Ruby and Natural Pearl Gemstone – Sterling Silver 925 Gold Plated
Byzantine bracelet With doublet ruby 7mmX10mm pear and natural pearl gemstone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.
Double Headed Imperial Eagle Ring – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Ring with Double Headed Imperial Eagle.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
The double-headed eagle is most commonly associated with the Byzantine Empire, the Holy Roman Empire and the Russian Empire. In Byzantine heraldry, the heads represent the dual sovereignty of the Emperor without Empress for total control and power both secular and religious and/or dominance of the Byzantine Emperors over both East and West. In the Holy Roman Empire’s heraldry, it represented the church and the state. The double-headed eagle was adopted by Ivan III after his marriage with the Byzantine princess Sophia Paleologo, whose uncle Constantine was the last Byzantine Emperor remains the most recognizable symbol of Orthodoxy and imperial state today. The title on the ring is engraved and states: “Πιστός ἐν Χριστῷ βασιλεύς (και) αὐτοκράτωρ Ρωμαίων”. This Byzantine Empire title translates as “A Faithful (one) in Christ’s Kingdom (and) Roman Emperor.” Title had not only national but also a state significance for the byzantine state continued the Roman Empire state and thus believe to hold holy right to govern different nations.
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Byzantine Orthodox Ring IC-XC NIKA – Yianni Jewelry
Byzantine ring with cross IC XC NIKA “Jesus Christ Conquers.”
The IC and XC are the first and last letters in the Greek words for Jesus and Christ, respectively.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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Oval Floral Silver Pendant – Yianni Jewelry
Byzantine Oval Pendant with floral motifs.
Black oxidized background.
The shape and decoration of this pendant shows the influence of the Byzantine art.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver
Handmade item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.87.
Triple Row Leather Bracelet – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Triple Row Leather Bracelet with Silver Engraved Station.
This bracelet features three rows of smooth black leather cords with an engraved sterling silver clasp to hold them in place.
The unique rope knot station in the front is etched with a free flow design in sterling silver with darkened crevices.
The unique rope knot station in the front is etched with a free flow design in sterling silver with darkened crevices.
Black oxidized background.
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade Item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Handmade Item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
Babylonia Bracelet Sentiments Black – 935 Sterling Silver
480,00€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.
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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Byzantine Evil Eye Bracelet – Sterling Silver Yianni Jewelry
Byzantine Evil Eye Bracelet
Made in 925° sterling silver.
Handmade Item.
Silver creations of Yianni Jewelry, created by Garbis Khacherian, a silversmith trader since 1987.
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.
Byzantine Cross in 14K Gold with Rose
492,00€Byzantine Cross in 14K Gold with Rose
Inspired by Byzantine art.
Made in 14k gold
Handmade item
Leaf Zircon Necklace – 14k Yellow Gold
492,00€Made in 14K gold with zircon.
A necklace inspired by the olive branch, a symbol of peace, abundance and achievement.
Handmade item.
Meander Earrings – 14K Gold
492,00€Made of 14K gold. 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.
Spiral Stud Earrings – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
492,00€Made of 14k gold with zircon.
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.
Eve Eden’s Garden ring in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver with semi precious stone
493,00€Ring in 18K solid Yellow Gold and sterling silver with faceted semi precious stone 5x7mm oval.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
Women’s Collection by Gerochristo
Leaf Zircon Ring – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
494,00€Ring 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.
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.
Greek Key Necklace with Amazonite – 14K Gold and 925 Sterling Silver
This stunning necklace features an amazonite stone.
Made of 925 sterling silver and 14k gold.
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.
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.
