Reproduction and creation of ancient Greek jewelry in our laboratory

Greece is one of the civilizations that has had the greatest impact on history.

His influence has changed our societies considerably in a multitude of areas. To him, for example, we owe democracy, his mythology still fascinates us today, his cultural and historical legacy has crossed borders.

It was therefore logical that the Greek artistic field was also: painting, sculpture, architecture,… and obviously goldsmithing, from which we still draw inspiration for our jewels today.

Reproduction of an ancient Greek bracelet in our workshop via our custom jewelry creation service

The symbol of the serpent

Snake bracelet

This bracelet was reproduced in silver and amethyst stone according to the customer’s choices

Discover the steps to make this antique bracelet here

Here is the arm bracelet at the origin of this manufacture, made of pure gold and adorned with an oval garnet cabochon.

Hellenistic bracelet dating back to 300 BC preserved at the Pforzheim Jewelery Museum in Germany

The image and symbol of the serpent are widely found in ancient Greek goldsmithery, as is the knot of Heracles, here formed by the serpentine body under the cabochon of the stone.

Present in numerous museums, Greek sculptures are undoubtedly the best-known art of ancient Greece. His style is easily recognizable and has influenced sculptors in many countries.

In earth, wood, bronze or stone (often marble), Greek sculptures still fascinate today and are gradually starting to make their way into the world of jewelry.

Snake ring

The snake theme can also be expressed very easily in a ring as demonstrated by these two models of gold rings which reflect the snake theme.

Greek medal

This solid silver medal, also made in our workshop, was created from a photo of a sculpture of a Greek face.

Solid Silver Greek Face Ladies Round Secular Medal

Discover the phases of this process as well as the photo of the sculpture at the origin of this jewel.

Always made in our laboratory, here are two other jewels on the theme of ancient Greece:

Poseidon bracelet

God of the seas and oceans in Greek mythology, Poseidon is almost always represented with a trident, symbol of his power over the oceans.

This solid silver bracelet features the Greek god’s weapon and a shell, representing the sea, as motifs.

Silver cuff bracelet with oxidized engravings

Sparta, emblematic city of ancient Greece

The city of Sparta is certainly, together with Athens, the most famous city of ancient Greece. Warrior city, cradle of legends such as that of King Leonidas.

Men’s jewelry engraved with a helmet from the famous army of Sparta, in the Peloponnese.

BaGue Spartan equipment with engraved silver motif

Spartan helmet ring from our silver ring collection

Discover our other models of men’s signet rings here

The phoenix, legendary bird

The phoenix is ​​an animal from Greek mythology whose main characteristic is that of being able to be reborn from its own ashes, a strong symbol still widely known today.

The image of the phoenix is ​​often used for jewelry making, as shown in its examples.

Discoveries made following archaeological excavations have revealed the craft techniques used from the Minoan period, from 2700 to 1200 BC until the end of the Hellenistic period around 30 BC

Mask called «Agamemnon» in pure gold, discovered by Heinrich Schlieman in Mycenae and preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens

The craftsmen mastered numerous skills still known today, such as lost wax casting for jewelery as well as for bronze statues, the hammering technique or even that of rejected mainly on gold and bronze.

The craftsmanship of the goldsmiths was put above all at the service of the cult of the gods. This is why religious symbolism is very present on most jewelry.

Symbols of ancient Greece

Heracles knot

Heracles (Hercules in ancient Rome), a mythical hero whose image is told as the ideal of fighting strength.

In mythology he kills the Nemean lion, removes its skin since it is invincible, and then uses it as armor by tying it with a knot of two opposite rings.

For the Greeks, the knot that bears his name was a symbol of vigor, energy, power and strength, that is, the qualities of the hero.

Many jewels feature the design of this knot, also a symbol of fertility, since worn on the belt by young brides, only the husband could untie it on the wedding night.

Necklace with Heracles’ knot, gold and glass paste, Louvre museum

For the Greeks this knot also had the power to heal wounds. It was also regularly used in the medical field.

The serpent

The serpent is associated with Asclepius, god of medicine who, in mythology, was able to resurrect the dead. Having as an attribute a stick around which a snake is wrapped, capable of curing all diseases.

marble statue of Asclepius, Greek god of medicine and healing

The representation of the snake in medicine is visible almost everywhere, such as the caduceus, the emblem of French doctors, or the snake on the flag of the World Health Organization.

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