{"product_id":"ancient-athenian-owl-aoe-sterling-silver-signet-ring","title":"Ancient Athenian Owl Ring - Sterling Silver - Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Athenian Owl Ring \u003c\/strong\u003eis beautifully etched and crafted from solid \u003cstrong\u003e925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wide tapered band delivers a commanding yet comfortable presence on the hand, and is equally suited to men and women who appreciate wearable history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: 925 Sterling Silver \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Signet Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Greece by Gerochristo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Greek mythology, a little owl traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom, or Minerva, her syncretic incarnation in Roman mythology. Because of such association, the bird—often referred to as the \"Owl of Athena\" or the \"Owl of Minerva\"— has been used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition throughout the Western world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does the AOE mean on the design?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuried amongst the rubble of the Athenian Parthenon, an owl was found, with the inscription beside it the letters “AOE” (alpha, theta, epsilon) meaning “Of the Athenians” in ancient Greek.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Available\u003c\/strong\u003e (sold separately)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancient-athenian-owl-ring-aoe-18k-gold-sterling-silver-signet-ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e18k Gold \u0026amp; Sterling Silver Ancient Athenian Owl Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerochristo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46008930238723,"sku":"2998","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/3244\/files\/greek-jewelry-25-12-15-48187B.jpg?v=1767039095","url":"https:\/\/athenagaia.com\/products\/ancient-athenian-owl-aoe-sterling-silver-signet-ring","provider":"Athena Gaia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}