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The Goddess Bracelet,
goddesses of ancient Greece, faces of serenity gazing across the
centuries. Each goddess affirming by her own personality an aspect of
woman’s nature and the source of her true power.
Each goddess coin is re-created using an authentic 2,300 year old Greek
coin as the master model, and is faithfully reproduced in 14K yellow
gold.
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Athena
I,(Minerva): was
the goddess of reason, wisdom, and
purity. She was the
goddess of the city and the protector of civilized life.
She guided men through the dangers of war, where victory
was gained by prudence, courage, and perseverance.
Front:
Athena wearing crested Corinthian helmet
Reverse:
Nike, Greek goddess of victory
Master coin: Minted in Greek Macedonia during the
reign of Alexander the Great’s son, Phillip II, 323-317
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Athena II
Front:
Athena wearing Corinthian helmet
Reverse:
Pegasus in flight
Master
coin: Minted in Syracuse, Sicily, 345-317 BC.
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Aphrodite,
(Venus):
was the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sensuality.
Front:
Aphrodite
Reverse:
Fore part of roaring lion
Master
coin: Minted in Cnidus, Ionia (Turkey), 387-345 BC.
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Artemis,
(Diana):
was the goddess of the
hunt, bearing a bow and quiver of arrows. She was the
goddess of the moon, fertility, and childbirth. Artemis
was the protectress of young women, presiding over the
important transitions in a woman’s life.
Front:
Artemis
Reverse:
Fore part of stag kneeling, head turned back
Master coin: Minted in Ephesus, Ionia (Turkey),
280-285 BC.
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Demeter,
(Ceres):
was the mother goddess.
She was the fertile earth, as giver of food and
sustenance. Demeter was the keeper of the seasons. She
is the goddess of culture, cultivation, and harvest.
Front:
Demeter
Reverse:
Ear of corn
Master
coin: Minted in Metaponum (Metaponto), Italy 305-280
BC.
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Hera,
(Juno):
was the goddess of marriage, fertility, childbirth. She
was the protector of all married women.
Front:
Hera
Reverse:
Eagle with snake in beak and talons.
Master
coin: Minted in Chalkis, Euboia, 340-294 BC.
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Hestia,
(Vesta):
was the goddess of the home and hearth. The keeper of
the sacred fire at the center of each home, she was the
goddess of family life, her presence was felt whenever
her fire was lit. She tended to the domestic essentials
of life, bringing order, warmth, and beauty to the home.
Front:
Hestia
Reverse:
Hestia sitting on the side of a boat.
Master
coin: Minted in Hestia, Euboia, 3rd century - 146
BC.
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Persephone,
(Proserpine):
was the goddess of the netherworld, whose return heralds
the coming of spring, the re-awakening of the earth, and
the blooming of sweet fragrant
flowers.
Front:
Persephone
Reverse:
Ear of corn with mouse
Master
coin: Minted in Metapontum (Metaponto), Italy,
350-330 BC. |
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Example of
Goddess Necklace with wheat chain |
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Goddess
Charm Necklace with 18" wheat chain
Athena
I.......................#X2240......$435.00................#X2239.....$635.00
Athena
II......................#X2263......$535.00................#X2264.....$735.00
Aphrodite.....................#X2234......$585.00................#X2233.....$785.00
Artemis.......................
#X2228.....$435.00................#X2227.....$635.00
Demeter......................#X2237......$535.00................#X2236.....$735.00
Hera............................#X2243......$335.00................#X2242.....$535.00
Hestia..........................#X2225.....$335.00................#X2224.....$535.00
Persephone.................#X2231.....$585.00................#X2230.....$735.00
Knot of
Hercules bracelet design (medium size)
A classic
style that has endured the test of time, 14K yellow
gold....#X2246.......$800.00
The
Goddess Bracelet, (top bracelet shown above) 7 1/4 inches complete with seven coins
on the
Knot of Hercules Bracelet.....................................................#X2248..........$3,995.00
The Goddess
Pantheon Bracelet,
(bottom bracelet shown above) 7 3/8" with 8 goddess coins, 14K yellow
gold.....................................................................#X2317..........$3,995.00
This
Goddess Jewelry Collection is available exclusively at Cross Jewelers
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