Phaistos Disc 14k Gold Necklace (In-Stock)
Special Notes
This listing is for a 17.5 inch Phaistos Disc Necklace, as shown. The discs are reversible (same print on each side).
If you require sizing or other options, please use the main listing in our store.
Cultural Note
One of the most mysterious objects from ancient Crete is the Phaistos Disc. It's a round piece of clay that was found in 1908 by Luigi Pernier, an Italian archaeologist, at the site of a Minoan palace in Phaistos. The disc has a bunch of symbols on both sides, arranged in a spiral that goes from the edge to the center. There are 241 symbols in total, and they look like they were made by pressing different stamps into the wet clay. No one knows for sure what the disc means or where it came from. Some people think it's a calendar, a game, a religious object, or even a hoax.
Also Shown
The Original Museum Copy is shown for reference (this is of course not for sale). It's currently on display at the museum in Heraklion, where you can see it for yourself.
See more of the Phaistos Disc Collection Here
Hassle-free returns and exchanges!
Doesn't quite fit right? Most pieces can be resized by us locally without the wait of new crafting. Contact us for return instructions. Check our Store Policy for details.
Due to the handcrafted nature, dimensions and weight are approximate
