A versatile piece that can be worn as a brooch or teamed with a chain (not supplied) to become a pendant.
Agamemnon brooch pendant
- 4cm x 4cm
When Heinrich Schliemann found this piece during his excavations at Mycenae, he is said to have exclaimed: 'I have gazed upon the face of Agamemnon'. Since then, it has been known as 'Agamemnon's death mask'. The original, in solid gold, is in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
It has been a privilege to work with the Vaphiadis family since 2007. They are one of the best manufacturers of sterling silver jewellery in Greece.
The collection is inspired by ancient Greek silver and gold coins, the art and jewellery of the Minoan civilisation, familiar symbolic motifs and images, and the animals that played a significant part in ancient Greek culture.
Due to the tragic, sudden death in early 2025 of Ioannis Vaphiadis, who made all this beautiful jewellery, the family's jewellery production has ceased.
This is all the remaining stock that I have. Ioannis was only in his late 50s, was such a lovely man and a dear friend. I was so lucky to work closely with him for 19 years.
If you already have a piece of his jewellery, cherish it.
