The Greekshops.com Athena Collection was inspired by Goddess Athina. Athina is synonymous to wisdom but also to Ancient Greek arts which the Greek Key dominates as a motif. The collection features pieces designed for sophisticated taste and aimed to reflect Classic Greek elegance through simplicity yet high quality craftsmanship. All pieces were handcrafted by Greek Sterling Silver Artisans, at her home city:
Athens, Greece.

This sterling silver necklace features a portrait of Alexander the Great, on a chain of greek key links that decrease in size as they near the clasp.  The shape of the chain of links is slightly curved, so that it lies flat around your neck comfortably.

Approx. 440mm (44cm) length. Links range from 13mm (1.3cm) width to 5mm (.5cm) width.


This necklace is best accompanied by a matching bracelet sold separately here.

History
Alexander the Great, (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Μέγας or Μέγας Ἀλέξανδρος) was an Ancient Greek king (basileus) of Macedon. Born in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father Philip II of Macedon to the throne in 336 BC, and died in Bablyon in 323 BC at the age of 32.

Alexander was one of the most successful military commanders of all time and it is presumed that he was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered the Achaemenid Persian Empire, adding it to Macedon's European territories; according to some modern writers, this was much of the world then known to the ancient Greeks (the 'Ecumene'). His father, Philip, had unified most of the city-states of mainland Greece under Macedonian hegemony in the League of Corinth. As well as inheriting hegemony over the Greeks, Alexander also inherited the Greeks' long-running feud with the Achaemenid Empire of Persia. After reconfirming Macedonian rule by quashing a rebellion of southern Greek city-states, Alexander launched a short but successful campaign against Macedon's northern neighbours. He was then able to turn his attention towards the east and the Persians. In a series of campaigns lasting 10 years, Alexander's armies repeatedly defeated the Persians in battle, in the process conquering the entirety of the Empire. He then, following his desire to reach the 'ends of the world and the Great Outer Sea', invaded India, but was eventually forced to turn back by the near-mutiny of his troops.