Lapis lazuli pendant with Greek Key eternal wreath decoration on solid sterling silver. An ancient Greek Key museum inspired lapis necklace.
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Graduation gift. Mother's Day gift. Lapis lazuli pendant with meander wreath Greek Key decoration on solid sterling silver. An ancient Greek Key museum replica lapis necklace.
A pendant designed by Rafael Santarosa based on the ancient symbol of eternity, the Greek key meander.
In the middle of a sterling silver wreath of see thru greek key nest a 8mm natural lapis lazuli cabochon gem in a filigree decorated bezel sterling silver. The whole shape of meander follows the bezel.
A meander or Meandros (Greek: Μαίανδρος) is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations.
On the one hand, the name "meander" recalls the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River in Asia Minor, and on the other hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, "the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form". Among some Italians, these patterns are known as Greek Lines. Usually the term is used for motifs with straight lines and right angles; the many versions with rounded shapes are called running scrolls.
Meanders are common decorative elements in Greek and Roman art. In ancient Greece they appear in many architectural friezes, and in bands on the pottery of ancient Greece from the Geometric Period onwards. The design is common to the present-day in classicizing architecture. The meander is a fundamental design motif in regions far from a Hellenic orbit: labyrinthine meanders ("thunder" pattern) appear in bands and as infill on Shang bronzes, and many traditional buildings in and around China still bear geometric designs almost identical to meanders.
They were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; and perhaps symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander. Greek vases, especially during their Geometric Period, were probably the main reason for the widespread use of meanders; alternatively, very ocean-like patterns of waves also appeared in the same format as meanders, which can also be thought of as the guilloche pattern. The shield of Philip II of Macedon, conserved in the museum of Vergina, is decorated with multiple symbols of the meander. Meanders are also prevalent on the pavement mosaics found in Roman villas throughout the Roman empire. A good example is at the Chedworth Roman Villa in England, leading many[who?] historians to believe that the pattern was part of the original inspiration for the Latin "G" character.
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All jewelry is made from sterling silver 925 or solid gold and can be worn 24 hours a day.
A bit of care is needed for the gold plated or gold filled items, where continuous contact with water or perfumes will gradually fade away the plating.
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Each item has its own processing time even though for most items I have at least one available for immediate shipping.
All items have free international shipping either with DHL express or with the Greek Postal Service (ELTA),
On items that are shipped in Greece , quicker, expedited ACS Greek courier, or DHL shipping is available
Sizing details
Each country has it's own scaling system, so we use many scales on our product listings .If you are not familiar with our sizing please ask.
Ring sizes are in US or French
and lengths or widths are in centimeters or inches.
One inch is 2.54cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
All items are shipped in a hard, jewelry, gift box and are ready to be offered as gifts. The box is placed in a bubble envelope for shipping.
Care instructions
All jewelry is made from sterling silver 925 or solid gold and can be worn 24 hours a day.
A bit of care is needed for the gold plated or gold filled items, where continuous contact with water or perfumes will gradually fade away the plating.
Wholesale availability
Several pieces of jewelry can be sold in larger quantities at wholesale prices. However,most items cannot be mass produced, so larger quantities will take more time and separate listings have to be created with different shipping times. Please contact us if you wish to purchase bulk.
Shipping
Each item has its own processing time even though for most items I have at least one available for immediate shipping.
All items have free international shipping with FedEx express, DHL express or with the Greek Postal Service (ELTA),
On items that are shipped in Greece , quicker, expedited ACS Greek courier, or DHL shipping is available.
Sizing details
Each country has it's own scaling system, so we use many scales on our product listings .If you are not familiar with our sizing please ask.
Ring sizes are in US or French
and lengths or widths are in centimeters or inches.
One inch is 2.54cm