Athena Coin Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Α beautiful and elegant bracelet inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm.
Made of gold plated and 925 sterling silver.
The bracelet is decorated with a ruby gemstone.
Handmade item.
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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. 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”).
Alexander the Great Coin Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
A bracelet inspired by an ancient Greek coin, depicting Alexander the Great.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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History
Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC), also known as Alexander III was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is considered one of the greatest and most successful military strategists in world history.
The specific coin was minted at about 287 BC, after Alexander’s death, by King Lysimachos, one of the generals of Alexander the Great, who inherited the throne of Thrace after his death.
The original coin is exhibited in the Greek Numismatic Museum.
Colours Round Ring with Enamel – 925 Sterling Silver
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Doublet Ruby Necklace with Oxidized Chain – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
A statement necklace with Ruby stone.
Made in 925° sterling silver and gold plated
Handmade in Greece
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight, dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Doublet jewelry is very special piece of jewel due to the way it is compounded. Doublet is a modern and very fashionable design that was invented in order to make stones such as lapis lazuli, turquoise and other non-transparent stones glow and create unique colors from them. There is the unification of two gemstones, which usually consists of quartz and another non transparent stone. Quartz in this case gives radiance to the other stone and also volume. Due to its composition doublet jewelry needs to be looked after. To keep them in good shape you need to avoid contact with chemicals, such as soap or perfumes. Quartz has the tendency to lose its shininess when touched with sweaty hands, we advise you from time to time to you use a soft cloth to polish and give brightness to it.
Meander Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver with Opal
A sterling silver bracelet inspired by the ancient Meander motif with bright blue opal gems.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
The bracelet can be made in any desired length (shorter or longer).
Handmade item.
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. 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.
Vergina Sun Drop Earrings – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
A beautiful pair of earrings inspired by the ancient Vergina sun symbol.
Made in 925°sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
History
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina”, “Macedonian Star” is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art. The Vergina Sun proper has sixteen triangular rays. The name “Vergina Sun” became widely used after the archaeological excavations in and around the small town of Vergina, in northern Greece, during the late 1970s. In older references, the name “Argead Star” or “Star of the Argeadai” is used for the Sun as the royal symbol of the dynasty of Macedon. There it was depicted on a golden larnax found in a 4th-century BC royal tomb belonging to either Philip II or Philip III of Macedon, the father and half-brother of Alexander the Great, respectively.
Byzantine Doublet Turquoise Ring – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
This ring is inspired by Byzantine Historical period respecting Greek traditional art. A unique and elegant ring made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated, decorated with doublet turquoise stone.
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.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Doublet jewelry is a very special piece of jewel due to the way it is compounded. Doublet is a modern and very fashionable design that was invented in order to make stones such as lapis lazuli, turquoise and other non-transparent stones glow and create unique colors from them. There is the unification of two gemstones, which usually consist of quartz and another nontransparent stone. Quartz in this case gives radiance to the other stone and also volume. Due to its composition doublet jewelry needs to be looked after. To keep them in good shape you need to avoid contact with chemicals, such as soap or perfumes. Quartz has the tendency to lose its shininess when touched with sweaty hands, we advise you from time to time to use a soft cloth to polish and give brightness to it.
