These beautiful earrings are made of Gold 18 and Silver 925. The outer part of the earrings is silver, while the inner part is K18 Gold. In addition, the pin of the earrings are made of K18 gold, so that they do not cause any allergies to people that are allergic to silver.
The earrings are oval-shaped and the gold part in the middle is engraved with Athena's Olive wreath/branch, which in ancient Greece symbolizes peace and victory.
They are the ideal present for birthdays and anniversaries for your beloved lady, the perfect present for your friend, your sister, your mother or someone who loves Greece, Greek Jewelry and Greek mythology.
Their dimensions are:
length: 1,3 cm. (0.51 inches)
width: 1,2 cm. (0.47 inches)
History / Mythology of olive wreath/branch:
The olive branch is a symbol of peace or victory allegedly deriving from the customs of ancient Greece, particularly regarding supplication to both the gods and persons in power and is found in most cultures of the Mediterranean basin. It became associated with peace in modern Europe and is also used in the Arab world. Despite claims of Ancient Greek origins, the symbol first appears in Ancient Egypt as a symbol of peace many centuries before appearing in ancient Greek mythology.
In Greek tradition, a hiketeria (ἱκετηρία) was an olive branch held by supplicants to show their status as such when approaching persons of power or in temples when supplicating the gods.
In Greek mythology, Athena competed with Poseidon for possession of Athens. Poseidon claimed possession by thrusting his trident into the Acropolis, where a well of sea-water gushed out. Athena took possession by planting the first olive tree beside the well. The court of gods and goddesses ruled that Athena had the better right to the land because she had given it the better gift. Olive wreaths were worn by brides and awarded to Olympic victors.
Our jewelries are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and are shipped in a beautiful gift box.
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Nafsika Tsourapa