We are proud to present the oldest most extensive and finest ancient greek pendant collection.
Ancient greek jewelry symbols.
This never fails to inspire our intellectual scientific and spiritual worlds.
Jewellery or jewelry american english.
Sterling silver sun starburst of macedonia pendant 613 malia bees pendant 338 owl of wisdom pendant 263 our superior quality jewelry has been preferred steadily by collectors worldwide and also by a great range of enthusiasts ranging from travellers historians coin collectors classicists.
They are faithful reproductions of original antique jewelry to be found in museums and private collections all over the world.
All the jewelry pieces are handmade in greece of 14k solid gold and 925o proof silver.
Jewelry in ancient greece was viewed as a symbol of power social status ward against evil celebration of the gods and was most often used by female members of wealthy class.
Jewellery dedicated to gods has been found.
See spelling differences consists of decorative items worn for personal adornment such as brooches rings necklaces earrings pendants bracelets and cufflinks jewellery may be attached to the body or the clothes.
The ancient greeks idolized intellect and spirit while gods shared mortal passions and flaws to make themselves more accessible to humans.
While gold was used before this period the arrival of gold into larger quantities into the circulation of the hellenistic period goods marked part of the significance of alexander the great s conquering of the persian empire.
Much of the jewelry in ancient greece the hellenistic period specifically approx.
From a western perspective the term is restricted to durable ornaments excluding flowers for example.
Use of jewelry progressed rapidly during the 9th century when greece acquired contacts with the gold markets of the east and egypt.
If you re looking to buy greek jewelry we recommend checking out etsy.
Where to buy greek jewelry.
Etsy has a range of impressive greek jewelry from modern reproductions to some ancient and highly valuable pieces.
Other popular greek symbols like greek letters the caduceus or the famous meander pattern are also often featured on greek jewelry.
The earliest ancient greek jewelry may be traced back to 1600 bc.
Fine artifact jewelry museum reproductions.
Greek jewelry shop offers hundreds of styles of greek coin pendants ancient symbol pendants and ancient sacred animal torc pendants made to the highest standards of quality from our 1928 established family workshop.
Beauty and harmony were truly at the heart of the ancient greek civilization.