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Phaistos Disc Pendant in 24K Gold Vermeil or Sterling Silver on Matching Chain

This beautiful necklace handmade in Greece features a pendant representing the Phaistos disc from the Minoan Palace on the greek island of Crete. It is dated to the middle or late Minoan Bronze Age, around 1700BC and depicts 242 symbols stamped in a spiral pattern. To this day it is one of archeology’s most famous mysteries.

The pendant is made of 24K gold vermeil or .925 sterling silver. It can be ordered in five sizes. It hangs on a matching chain which you can order in a sparkly rollo chain or a non sparkly spiga chain (3rd & 4th photo). Choose in lengths 16"/ 40cm or 17.5”/45cm or 19.5"/50cm. The 16"/40cm length comes with an extension chain. If you would like an extension chain on other lengths, please put a note in your order. Gold vermeil is .925 sterling silver plated with 24K gold.

Pendant Sizes:
12 mm = .47" (slightly smaller than 1/2")
Total Length: 3/4” = 16 mm

14mm = .55" (slightly larger than 1/2")
Total Length: 7/8" = 22mm

16mm = .63" (5/8")
Total Length: 1" = 25mm

18 mm = 11/16"
Total Length: 1 1/8" = 28mm

20mm = 3/4"
Total Length: 1 3/8" = 30mm

Make it into a beautiful set with the matching Phaistos earrings:
https://www.wowshopnow.com/listing/589038609/greek-phaistos-disc-earrings-24k-gold?ref=shop_home_active_16

If you would like more pieces than the amount shown, please send me a message or custom request. If the pendant you would like is sold out, please see this other listing for the double-sided Phaistos Disc with border: https://www.wowshopnow.com/shop/IliosShop?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

This necklace comes with its own dark blue suede pouch with the ILIOS logo stamped in gold. It is accompanied by a small card with the story of Ilios, authenticating the jewelry is completely handmade in the Mediterranean. A short history of the Phaistos Disc is also included.

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About the Phaistos Disc:
The Phaistos disc is a fired clay disk, probably of Minoan origin, measuring some 16cm in diameter and impressed on both sides with 242 symbols set in a spiral arrangement.

It was discovered in the ancient city of Phaistos on the Greek island of Crete, dating to around 1700BC. The symbols are unlike any signs in any writing system and by some, considered the earliest typewritten work and possibly a representation of the Minoan language during the time. The 45 different symbols on the disk are pictograms and seem to have been individually stamped and the disk then fired. Clues that it is of native Minoan origin include the presence of popular Minoan artistic motifs such as dolphins, cattle, lilies and crocuses. Other symbols include human figures, a helmet and shield, an arrow, a boat, cats, fish and more.

There has yet to be a definite deciphering of the code, although theories include an ancient prayer sheet, an astronomical document, a description of the mythical labyrinth, or a solar calendar. Some even speculate if it could be a lost language from Atlantis. Its purpose and meaning remain a mystery, making it one of the most famous enigmas of archaeology. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.

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