A set of pictures of very exquisite antique jewelry works from Greece

Greece is the birthplace of European culture . At the same time, Greek jewelry design also has a strong classicism charm, with many inspirations and design elements benefiting from Greek myths and legends.
Mycenaean gold bead necklace, 1550-1450 BC
The Mycenaean era refers to an ancient Greek historical period from the 14th to the 12th century BC. One of the most important periods in Greek history.

Round headdress with a center Eagle in flight, 7th century BC, Athens, National Archaeological Museum.
The Greeks have been influenced by myths and legends since childhood, and are very creative in design ideas. They not only maintain the traditional characteristics unconsciously, but also can use their imagination and imagination at will.

Greek Key Pattern
As an important art form, jewelry culture that is closely integrated with mythology reached extraordinary heights in ancient Greece. height, laying the foundation for Western jewelry culture.

Garnet gold earrings, BC 4th century

Oak leaf wreath headdress, BC 4th century

Butterfly multi-treasure necklace, made of gold , amethyst, chalcedony, emerald, crystal, pearls and colored glass, 2nd century BC.

Garnet gold necklace, 3rd-2nd century BC
Nowadays, many jewelry Designers continue to draw design inspiration from Greek mythology and continue to interpret modern versions of Greek mythology.

This jewelry is inspired by Greece Based on the worship of fire, earth, air and water elements in civilization, the works incorporate mythological totems into jewelry designs.
Fancy colored diamonds named after Greek gods—Apollo blue diamond, Artemis pink diamond
Greek legend of gemstones
Greece seems to have brought the whole world to All the blue is concentrated here. The blue of Greece is a charming blue, a bright blue that embodies the vastness and purity of the sky and the earth. The overwhelming blue is romantic and pure. And the “national stone” of this country happens to be sapphire!

Mykonos in Greece is known as the island closest to paradise in the world. The entire island is dominated by blue and white. This country on the Aegean Sea actually Blue and white have been interpreted to such an extreme and wonderful level!
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Sapphire
Sapphire was favored by ancient people for its crystal clear and beautiful color. The mysterious and supernatural color of sapphires is regarded as auspicious. As early as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and ancient Rome, it was used to decorate mosques, churches and temples, and as tributes in religious ceremonies. Although sapphires have colorful colors, But no one can forget the shock of the faint blue sapphire.

Sapphire bracelet

Colored Sapphire Bracelet
Emerald
In ancient Greece, emerald was called "green stone" and "luminous stone", and it was dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty "Vita" in the myth of Xitso. Nass’ noble treasure.

Emerald, ruby
When Alexander the Great of ancient Greece went to war, he always carried emeralds, thinking that he was invincible. The power of Alexander is brought by the emerald. If he loses the emerald, Alexander will lose his magical power and will be abandoned by the goddess of victory.

Emerald
< strong>Agate
Agate is widely distributed on the earth and is used to carve and make ornaments. It is often found in some unearthed cultural relics. In 2015, a stunning agate carving was unearthed from an ancient warrior tomb in southern Greece, which was named "Battle Agate of Pylos" by researchers.

"Battle of Pylos Agate" Just unearthed

"The Battle Agate of Pylos" looks like after cleaning

"Battle Agate of Pylos" Pattern
This is an agate gemstone less than 4 centimeters long. Over the course of thousands of years, it has been heavily covered with limestone and dirt. When these were cleared away, an astonishing work of art appeared on the gemstone.

Agate seal
& Also unearthed at the same time were other agate crafts, as shown in the picture above.
Greek traditional silver jewelry
Greek traditional silver jewelry is very famous, and many people still make a living by hand-making silver jewelry. Pure materials, creative designs, and exquisite craftsmanship,What is particularly unforgettable is their dazzling light shining in the sun. The most popular store on the commercial street on the small island in the Aegean Sea is probably the silver jewelry store, which is the most popular among tourists.

It is said that the average number of jewelry owned by each Greek woman is 68 pieces, and many people will set aside 1/2 of their income as a budget for new jewelry. Although Greece does not have particularly outstanding gemstone resources, the Greeks have firmly occupied a place in the jewelry circle with their culture and jewelry design techniques.
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