Greek Key Meander Necklace in Sterling Silver (PE-06)

SKU: PE-06
€200.00 EUR
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Description

This handmade sterling silver necklace features the traditional Greek Key Motif known also as Meander or eternity symbol cut out around the entire necklace.

  • Sterling Silver Jewelry the brightest of all precious metals
  • S hook clasp safely securing your necklace
  • Handcrafted necklace. Forget the standardized jewelry on the market! Stand out with our individually handmade ELEFTHERIOU EL Jewelry
  • Made in Greece
  • Dimensions 0.7x45.0cm
  • Meander Symbol of infinity and eternal flow

Being handmade it may have small differences in weight color or dimensions.

Historical Information

Greek Key or Meander motifMore than likely we’ve all come across the ‘Greek key’, also known as the ‘meander’ (a repeating geometric motif), at some time or another.

During 18th century Europe, along with the rejuvenated enthusiasm for all things Greek; came the Greek Key symbol, a sign of Greek style and taste; a sophisticated, decorative pattern which adorned just about anything.

Today, along with another popular ancient Greek pattern, the acanthus motif, it’s still very much the vogue; the Greek Key motif; usually a decorative border, embellishes jewelry, fabric, carpets, wall-coverings, carpets and magnificent buildings.

A guest bathroom by Briana Nix with Phillip Jeffries. It’s Greek to me wallpaper. Photo by David Nix

A guest bathroom by Briana Nix with Phillip Jeffries. It’s Greek to me wallpaper. Photo by David Nix

 What is the meander or Greek Key?

The meander or meandros (Greek: Μαίανδρος), or Greek Key, is a decorative border created from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif, much used in Greek and Roman art.

The word meander, in Greek, meaning to take an indirect path, derives from the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey); the 250-mile-long River, which Homer mentions in “The Iliad.”

The Meander River Turkey. Courtesy of the book East to West, Indirectly, Along a Turkish River by Jeremy Seal

The Meander River Turkey. Courtesy of the book East to West, Indirectly, Along a Turkish River by Jeremy Seal

In its simplest form, the Greek key is a band of short horizontal and vertical lines, connected at right angles and at its most intricate it can form labyrinths and interlocking key patterns.

Many think, that when looking only at a small, solitary piece of the pattern, it resembles a simple, traditional key, hence the name Greek Key.

Ancient Greek Key Pattern

Ancient Greek Key Pattern

According to “Psychology Today”; a media organization and magazine, featuring a wide variety of psychologists, anthropologists, sociologists and science journalists, recent finds show the Greek Key was not only a decorative pattern.

It was also a sort of strong hand clasp, used in ancient Greek gymnastics, wrestling and the pankration, a Greek form of martial art, as well as in battle.

Meander - the Chiron handle - the handle of the God-fighters!

Meander – the Chiron handle – the handle of the God-fighters!

Source: Greek Key - Meander - Origins and Meanings - Greeker than the Greeks

Historical Leaflet

All Figurines from the Ancient Greek Collection are accompanied by a short description of the history behind the product.

ELEFTHERIOU EL Greek History LeafletELEFTHERIOU EL Greek History Leaflet
Certificate of authenticity

All ELEFTHERIOU EL products are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating that they are original ELEFTHERIOU EL products, handmade and of sterling silver (925), ensuring the best quality.

All ELEFTHERIOU EL products are also covered by lifetime guarantee against all manufacturing failure.

ELEFTHERIOU EL Certificate of Authenticity & guarantee

B2B Information

In case you need bulk quantities, then you are eligible for our wholesale pricelist.

For wholesales, please visit our wholesales program page.

Customization

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BabetteO

Was shopping for a gift for a friend’s milestone birthday, and wanted to get her something as a memento of a recent trip to Greece. Not only was this necklace even more beautiful in person than it was in the Etsy photograph, it was beautifully packaged, and the shopkeeper included a lovely gift bag and ribbon. Although I live in New York and the shop is in Athens, the package arrived more quickly than many packages I’ve ordered locally! I knew when it arrived that the person who had sent it was kind and thoughtful, which only made me happier that I had ordered from Eleftheriquel. I rarely write online reviews, but in this case I made the exception because the experience and product were so great. Thank you so much!