Minoan honeybees Sterling Silver 925 handmade earrings. Size: 4.1 x 2.3cm
The Minoan honeybees were discovered at Chryssolakkos, the burial ground outside the palace of Malia on the island of Crete.
The piece represents two bees (wasps or hornets), with wings raised, holding a honeycomb of fine granulated gold between their legs, sipping from a drop of honey or nectar.
The original gold pendant is thought to date to ca.1800 BC and is in the Herakleion Museum, Crete.
This charming piece demonstrates the sophisticated technical knowledge of the ancient Minoans, for whom the bee was a sacred creature and an integral part of daily life.
This charming piece demonstrates the complex technical knowledge of the ancient Minoans, for whom the bee was a sacred creature and an integral part of everyday life.
The jewelry consists of two bees.
They pretend to fly face to face while holding a honeycomb between their legs.
Above their heads is a golden wire cage, enclosing a golden sphere inside.
On the wings and the stalk hang a coin with granular decoration.
A unique jewelry that combines beauty with history.
Get them now and combine them with necklace, bracelet and ring of the same design.
Perfect for everyday jewelry or as a gift to a loved one.
The earrings are handmade of silver 925. Our product comes with a gift box.
The earrings sold as a pair.
All Jewelry is accompanied by a written certification of the Store.
As with most precious metals tarnish, so does silver.
This is less likely to happen so soon if you wear your jewelry regularly.
We clean our silver jewelry with warm water and soap, ensuring that they are well rinsed and dried prior to storage.
Alternatively, we polish our silver jewelry with a soft cloth.
Like gold, silver can also be harmed by chlorine or chlorine.
Like gold, silver is susceptible to damage by chlorine and you should avoid wearing silver jewelry when using chlorine or bleach.
For this reason you should avoid wearing silver jewelry when using chlorine or bleach.