Athena's Shield: Copper Earrings
Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, stood for truth, justice and moral values. As the Greek Goddess of war strategy, she promoted using wisdom in lieu of fighting to solve conflicts. Also the special guardian of craft and weaving, she is often a symbol associated with the arts.
A slight variation on the original Athena’s Shield design, these hand-forged copper earrings exhibit exquisite coloring with bands of brown across the shimmering red and orange copper. The pair is made complete with handmade sterling silver ear wires. Not for the faint of heart: these earrings make a bold statement for the modern-day Goddess!
Overview:
Metal: Copper
Length: 2 inches, including ear wire
Width: 1- 1/16 inches at widest point
Symbolism: truth, justice, strength, wisdom, art & craft
A slight variation on the original Athena’s Shield design, these hand-forged copper earrings exhibit exquisite coloring with bands of brown across the shimmering red and orange copper. The pair is made complete with handmade sterling silver ear wires. Not for the faint of heart: these earrings make a bold statement for the modern-day Goddess!
Overview:
Metal: Copper
Length: 2 inches, including ear wire
Width: 1- 1/16 inches at widest point
Symbolism: truth, justice, strength, wisdom, art & craft