OWL OF WISDOM STERLING SILVER EARRINGS (#327)
Crafted meticulously by skilled artisans, our earrings range brings together some fine specimens inspired by the splendor of ancient civilizations. Our unique earring designs inspired by ancient artifacts are a tribute to beautiful ancient Greek coinage and other classical rhythms in jewellery such as the sacred Minoan snakes, lions and Capricorns or goddess Athena's and her owl of wisdom. The quality of craftsmanship in our Greek earrings been preferred by customers worldwide for over 80 years!
Crafted meticulously by skilled artisans, our earrings range brings together some fine specimens inspired by the splendor of ancient civilizations. Our unique earring designs inspired by ancient artifacts are a tribute to beautiful ancient Greek coinage and other classical rhythms in jewellery such as the sacred Minoan snakes, lions and Capricorns or goddess Athena's and her owl of wisdom. The quality of craftsmanship in our Greek earrings been preferred by customers worldwide for over 80 years!
Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right
As with all of Alexander's imperial tetradrachms, this coin depicts a young (beardless) Herakles/Hercules wearing a lion skin headdress, with the lion's paws tied at his neck.
Depicted is the head of Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon.
Head of Athena right, wearing round earring and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl. Almond shaped almond eye as in archaic depictions of the goddess.
The ancient Greeks idolized intellect and spirit, while gods shared mortal passions and flaws to make themselves more accessible to humans. Beauty and harmony were truly at the heart of the ancient Greek civilization. This never fails to inspire our intellectual, scientific and spiritual worlds.
Each jewel uncovers an epic highlight from 5000 years of self-decoration and is curated with passion since 1928 by the Vaphiadis family, a virtuoso signature in the field for 5 generations. Our jewelry collection has been consistently preferred by various royalties, heads of state and international personalities and is also sold through a host of top world class museums such as the Louvre.
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