24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Greek Key Cut Out & Hammered Detail
This unique 24K gold plated sterling silver necklace features the traditional Greek Key Motif, also known as the Meander or eternity symbol. The charm has a chain of Greek Keys, which are cut out. The other side of the charm has a hammered or punched gold texture, which creates interesting detail. The brown cord is attached to either side of the charm. The cut out pattern doesn't have the brown cord. The necklace is fastened with a standard lobster clasp.
Made in Greece
24k Gold Plating
Necklace approx. 45cm (17.7 in) in length
Charm approx. 8cm (3.15 in) length x 1.5cm (.59 in) width
(Photos are not actual size)
History
In art and architecture, a meander is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek Fret or Greek Key design, although these are modern words. The name "meander" recalls the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River. Meanders were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; they, perhaps, symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander.