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9 Οκτ 2023 · Much of the jewelry in Ancient Greece, the Hellenistic Period specifically (c. 323 BCE–31 BCE), was made of gold. Gold was used before but became especially popular after Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Persian Empire which resulted in more intense trade in this stock in the Hellenistic world.
25 Μαΐ 2022 · The land of Greece has seen the birth of one of the richest jewellery traditions in the world, with a history that can be traced back to prehistoric times. Pieces of exceptional artistry have been discovered in Crete and on other Aegean islands where the Minoan civilisation had flourished.
19 Απρ 2019 · Who was it made for? Was it funerary? Meant to be worn in death and the afterlife? Was it related to weddings or births? Oftentimes, the design alone can tell us. Article by: By Rachel Witte. Jewelry in Ancient Greece falls under both of these categories and more. It is beautiful. It is meaningful.
24 Μαΐ 2022 · The land of Greece has seen the birth of one of the richest jewellery traditions in the world, with a history that can be traced back to prehistoric times. Pieces of exceptional artistry have been discovered in Crete and on other Aegean islands where the Minoan civilisation had flourished.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Greek jewelers, especially the well – known Lalaounis and Zolotas, put Greece well and truly on the map when it comes to Jewellery, with their magnificent pieces, influenced by their country’s rich history.
Significant innovations in Greek jewelry can be traced even earlier to the time of Philip II of Macedon (r. 360/359–336 B.C.), father of Alexander the Great. An increasingly affluent society demanded luxurious objects, especially gold jewelry.
1 Ιουν 2022 · The earliest known Greek jewelry dates back to the Minoan civilization (2600-1100 BCE) on the island of Crete. During this time, jewelry was made from gold, silver, and bronze, and often featured intricate designs of animals and nature. As the Greek civilization evolved, so did their jewelry.
