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Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena silver coin that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set in 18k yellow gold frame with Greek
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
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H 1.771 in D 0.236 in Dm 1.299 in
Black Onyx Hardstone Yellow Gold EOS GREEK Goddess Carved Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
chain and handmade enamel slide, while the intricate carving of the Greek goddess adds a touch of
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large, Ancient Greek Goddess Coin Replica W/ Diamonds in Hair, Pendant Necklace
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Greek Coin with Diamonds in the Hair, Pendant Necklace with Diamond, 24kt Gold and Silver
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek Goddess Coin Replica Tetradrachm Charm Pendant, 24K Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Greek Goddess, Coin (Replica) Tetradrachm Charm Pendant, 24kt Solid Yellow Gold & 0.09ct
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Ancient Greek Coin of Athena Goddess of Wisdom and War, with Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Large Ancient Greek Coin (Replica) Pendant Necklace of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and War, with
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Couture Goosens 1969-1971 MadameGres Crystal Stone HammeredWire Goddess Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
that are decorated with unique colorful beads and wrapped wire. This necklace dates between 1969-1971
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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Dubini Diana Goddess Ancient Silver Coin Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
animals and the hunt, identified with the Greek Goddess Artemis. Like her Greek counterpart, she was also
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek Coin Beaded Necklace 22 Carat Yellow Gold and Blue Lapis Lazuli
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ancient-style Greek Coin Beaded Necklace in 22 Carat Yellow Gold and Blue Lapis Lazuli with godess
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Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Nike Cornelian Carved Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Cornelian pendant carved with goddess Nike. The winged goddess of victory. Check out the incredible
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena coin Tetradrachm (4 drachmas) pendant that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set it in a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Pendant with Diamonds
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H 2.165 in W 1.378 in D 0.236 in Dm 1.378 in
Jill Garber Antique Goddess Cameo, Amethyst with French Medals Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
mid nineteenth century cameo depicting a Greek Goddess. The original delicate filigree frame of 14
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2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
carved image of a Goddess Maiden standing by a Greek or Roman Column! The cameo is set in 18 Karat
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20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Another foot print in the history of jewelry making. Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
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H 2.362 in W 1.85 in D 0.512 in Dm 1.85 in
Taurus Bull Europa Goddess Zeus Dog Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
carved image of the bull, Taurus, or the Goddess Europa being abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull with
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20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Jill Garber Baroque 19th Century Goddess Cameo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
fine art that dates back to the ancient Romans and Greeks, and cameos surviving from as far back as the
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2010s American Baroque Rope Necklaces

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Other, Sterling Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Located in Athens, GR
intend to. Symbol of Athens and wisdom was the favorite bird of Goddess Athena in which she was
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
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H 1.654 in W 0.63 in
Ancient Athena, Wisdom Goddess, Coin (Replica) Charm Pendant, 24kt Gold & Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
24kt Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Coin-Charm Pendant Necklace of Athena (Sterling silver coin
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Athena, Wisdom Goddess, Coin (Replica) Charm Pendant, 24kt Gold & Silver
Ancient Athena, Wisdom Goddess, Coin (Replica) Charm Pendant, 24kt Gold & Silver
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H 0.55 in W 0.55 in D 0.13 in Dm 1 in L 22 in
Ancient Athena Wisdom Goddess, Coin Replica Tetradrachm Charm, 24K Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Athena - Wisdom Goddess - Coin (Replica) Tetradrachm Charm Pendant, 24kt Gold, Silver
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Athena, Wisdom Goddess Coin Replica Tetradrachm Charm, 24K Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
STORY: Athena was one of the twelve chief Olympian deities and the goddess associated with wisdom
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Diamond Framed Coin Replica of Athena Goddess of Wisdom & War, 24k Gold Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
the Turkish Museum.  Medium Diamond Framed, Athena charm, Goddess of Wisdom and War, Pendant Necklace
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin from Thurium in Lucania (now in southern Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful facing image of the Greek god Apollo is depicted on one side of this authentic silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek "nomos" coin from the Greek Colony of Herakleia (now in in Southern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
, the Greek goddess of women and marriage, and the wife of Zeus. The owl was a symbol of Athena, virgin
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high grade authentic Greek "nomos" coin 272-235 BC, from the Greek colony of Tarentum (in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek coin from the region of Cilicia (now in Western Turkey) with a beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Medusa. Classical piece that has become a fashion statement. The Greek mythology states that Medusa
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
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H 2.362 in W 2.047 in D 0.787 in
Ancient Roman Goddess Victoria Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
identified with the Greek goddess Nike. The opposite side of the coin is a bust of the Emperor Septimius
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic early archaic Greek silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus is held in a hammered and
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin depicting a bee from Ephesus 202-150 BC, is held in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Artemis, the patron goddess of Ephesus. The 2 Greek letters, Epsilon and Phi, on either side of the bee
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Larissa Nymph Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
In Greek mythology, the water nymph Larissa was not a goddess, but a nature diety represented by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BCE Silver Bull Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, finely detailed silver "nomos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Thourioi in
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver Ancient Greek Athenian owl coin from 475-425 BC is held in a hand textured
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Tarentum Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic interesting silver "nomos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Tarentum in Calabria
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and rare ancient Greek coin from the Greek colony of Terina in Bruttium (now near the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient early Greek silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus 500-420 BC, is held in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from Athens, Attica, 110-109 BC is set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BCE Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
standing to right on amphora, with magistrates names in Greek letters and the goddess Demeter to right
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Spartan fleet, thus ending Sparta's brief status as the dominant Greek naval power. This may have been one
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Pendant Diamond 22K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An ancient Greek coin from the Greek colony in Ephesus (currently Turkey) from 340-325 BC is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient early Greek (500- 420 BC) silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus is held in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
of bees. The bee and the deer were also sacred to the Greek Goddess Artemis, the patron Goddess of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Siglos Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
from the Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region, which existed on the shores of the Black Sea near
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic small silver "hemidrachm" coin from Ephesus (an ancient Greek colony now located in
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century Bc Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Greek world. The opposite side of the coin features the goddess Athena, (the personification of wisdom
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinthian Pegasus Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Leukas (near Corinth) along the western coast of Greece. Pegasus was a winged horse who was caught by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic top-grade authentic ancient Greek Athenian owl coin from 475-425 BC is held in an ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Man-Headed Bull and Nike Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Naples) depicts a man-headed bull walking to the right, crowned by Nike, the Greek goddess of victory
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

French Salacia Amphitrite Sea Goddess Dolphins 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the sea goddess
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 150 BC 18Kt Gold Pendant Depicting Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddess Rome. On the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Athena Coin Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
wisdom and strength, as Athena was the Goddess and protector of Athens Greece. We make this gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Coin Pendant Necklace of Athena
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
white Gold Coin of Athena the Goddess of Wisdom, and the Symbol of Strength (the coin is an exact copy
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Coin Pendant Necklace of Athena
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Coin Pendant Necklace of Athena
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H 1.11 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.79 in L 1.11 in
Dubini King of Parthia Ancient Silver Coin Medallion 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Parthian coin from 57
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Athena's Owl with Diamond Eyes, Coin Charm Amulet Pendant Necklace 24kt Gold, SS
Located in Bozeman, MT
Athena's Owl with Diamond Eyes, Coin Charm Amulet Pendant Necklace, 24kt Gold and Silver by
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Athena Gold Vermeil Medallion Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
vermeil with an antique coin depicting Greek goddess Athena which has been modified by hand-setting an
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2010s Italian Hellenistic Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Vermeil

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Coin Pendant of Athena
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Athena the Goddess and protector of Athens, and also known as the symbol of knowledge (the coin is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Coin Pendant of Athena
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Coin Pendant of Athena
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H 1.28 in W 0.69 in Dm 0.69 in L 1.28 in
Gaia's Gold Path Statement Necklace
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
this unique hand made statement necklace honors that path. Hand drilled amber jade stone as clasp. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Gaia's Gold Path Statement Necklace
Gaia's Gold Path Statement Necklace
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W 3 in L 14.5 in
Mythology Collection Eos Necklace by Madstone
Located in El Dorado Hills, CA
1.05 carats White Diamonds. Story: Eos was a Titan goddess in Greek mythology, daughter of the Titans
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Greek Goddess Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the greek goddess necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect greek goddess necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a greek goddess necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alexandra Koumba, DUBINI and Georgios Collections Inc are consistently popular. A greek goddess necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a greek goddess necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Greek Goddess Necklace?

Prices for a greek goddess necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $149 and can go as high as $7,620, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,595.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.