The Greekshops.com Athena Collection was inspired by Goddess Athina. Athina is synonymous to wisdom but also to Ancient Greek arts which the Greek Key dominates as a motif. The collection features pieces designed for sophisticated taste and aimed to reflect Classic Greek elegance through simplicity yet high quality craftsmanship. All pieces were handcrafted by Greek Sterling Silver Artisans, at her home city:
Athens, Greece.
This sterling silver cuff bracelet features the traditional greek key pattern, on the top half of the bracelet. The Greek Key is largest in the center and decreases in size as it wraps around your wrist. The bracelet opens on a hinge, and has a sturdy hook closure.
Sterling Silver
Made in Greece
Approx. width is 27mm (2.7cm) to 10mm (1cm)
SMALL: diameter 65mm (6.5cm) x 53mm (5.3cm).
LARGE: diameter 65mm (6.5cm) x 55mm (5.5cm).
History
In art and architecture, a meander 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 words. The name "meander" recalls the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River. Meanders were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; they, perhaps, symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander.