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Keep Athena close to you with these little stud earrings, based on the famous Athenian silver coin of the second quarter of the 5th century BC.

Helmeted Athena is on one side (the lobe side on these studs) and her owl on the reverse. The owl is flanked by an olive branch, Athena's gift to her city, and the first three letters, in Greek, of the city Athens. This design was to remain on the coinage of Athens for centuries to come.

owl coin stud earrings

SKU: JV-009
£35.00Price
  • dimensions

    Diameter of coin: 1.2cm
  • more about owls

    Symbol of Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom, intelligence and resourcefulness. She was also the patron deity of Athens, the city to which she gave her name and the gift of the olive.


    The owl was frequently depicted in the art and coinage of the city, especially from the 6th century BC onwards.

  • about this collection of jewellery

    It has been a privilege to work with the Vaphiadis family since 2007. They are one of the best manufacturers of sterling silver jewellery in Greece.


    The collection is inspired by ancient Greek silver and gold coins, the art and jewellery of the Minoan civilisation, familiar symbolic motifs and images, and the animals that played a significant part in ancient Greek culture.

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