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Alexander the Great and Herakles coin pendant
£70.00
Alexander is shown with a plumed helmet; Herakles on the other side is shown in combat with the Nemean Lion, with the word 'Alexandros' following the contour of the lion's back. Herakles' club is in the corresponding position on the left, behind the hero. The Macedonian royal house claimed Herakles as its legendary ancestor. Diameter: 2.8cm
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more about this jewellery
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.
sad news about this collection
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.