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Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Pendant Diamond 22K Gold
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An ancient Greek coin from the Greek colony in Ephesus (currently Turkey) from 340-325 BC is surrounded in 22K hand applied spirals and a single diamond accent in this elegant Steven Battelle pendant design. Greek cities often used animals as identifying symbols on their coins. For this purpose Ephesus used both the bee and the deer. The deer is an animal sacred to Artemis, and Artemis was Ephesus' patron goddess just as Athena held this role at Athens. Artemis' priestesses were called melissai or "bees" of the goddess, and were directed by "king bees", priests who served a year-long term under strict rules of purity. The ancient Greeks and Romans didn't realize that the leader of a beehive is a queen, not a king. The two Greek letters, epsilon and phi, on either side of the bee are an abbreviation for Ephesus. On the back, the palm tree alludes to Artemis' birthplace, the island of Delos, where, under a palm tree, the goddess Leto gave birth to Artemis and her twin brother, Apollo. The forepart of a stag symbolizes Artemis' affinity with animals. Comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The handmade chain shown is not included, but can be ordered additionally.
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- Weight:18.53 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.95 in (24 mm)Length: 1.26 in (32 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2020
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- Seller Location:Soquel, CA
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Steven Battelle
Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create pieces inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.
Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals.
He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs.
The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Steven Battelle rings, earrings, necklaces and more.
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