This necklace is made with non-precious carnelian beads. In the center hangs seven square pendants which feature the traditional Swirl motif. Alternating between groups of the redish brown beads are decorative silver colored spacer beads. A beautiful necklace that has been carefully handcrafted, this is an affordable alternative to natural polished gemstone jewelry.
Made in Greece.
Non-precious resin and metal beads
Approx. 460mm (18.11 in) length. 6mm beads.
Charms approx. 14mm (.55 in) x 14mm (.55 in)
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.
Carnelian is a reddish-brown mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration.