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This pendant is inspired by the ancient Greek Vergina Sun symbol.
Made of 925°sterling silver and 14K gold.
The chain shown is not included.
Handmade in Greece. As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
History
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina”, “Macedonian Star” is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art. The Vergina Sun proper has sixteen triangular rays. The name “Vergina Sun” became widely used after the archaeological excavations in and around the small town of Vergina, in northern Greece, during the late 1970s. In older references, the name “Argead Star” or “Star of the Argeadai” is used for the Sun as the royal symbol of the dynasty of Macedon. There it was depicted on a golden larnax found in a 4th-century BC royal tomb belonging to either Philip II or Philip III of Macedon, the father and half-brother of Alexander the Great, respectively.
Vergina Sun Pendant – 14k Gold Sterling Silver.
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina” is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art.
Handmade in Greece.
History
Star of Vergina is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art. The Vergina Sun proper has sixteen triangular rays. The name “Vergina Sun” became widely used after the archaeological excavations in Vergina, during the late 1970s. Vergina is a small town in northern Greece, part of Veria municipality in Imathia, Central Macedonia.
The larnax is on display at the archaeological museum in Vergina, very close to where it has found.
In older references, the name “Argead Star” or “Star of the Argeadai”used for the Sun as the royal symbol of the dynasty of Macedon.
There it depicted on a golden larnax found in a 4th-century BC royal tomb belonging to either Philip II or Philip III of Macedon. The father and half-brother of Alexander the Great, respectively.
The significance of the symbol is not clear, as archaeologists’ opinions differ. The star could be a religious symbol representing the twelve Gods of Olympus, or an emblem of the Argead dynasty (Macedonian dynasty claiming to originate from Hercules), or simply a decorative design. Whatever the significance, the Vergina sun symbol appears very often in Macedonian and Hellenistic coins and shields, so it’s the emblem of the Macedonian dynasty.
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