These sterling silver earrings feature the traditional Minoan Swirl Motif, one on each earring post.
Sterling Silver (925 Stamp)
Post Earrings (for pierced ears only)
Made in Greece
Approx. 10mm (.39 in) diameter
(Photos are not actual size)
History
The swirl motif is inspired by the Ancient Greek mythological Labyrinth, which was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur, a creature that was half man and half bull and was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. Daedalus had made the Labyrinth so cunningly that he himself could barely escape it after he built it. Theseus was aided by Ariadne, who provided him with a skein of thread, literally the "clew", or "clue", so he could find his way out again.
Please note: European jewelry orders typically ship directly from Greece to avoid tax and custom duties.