In 1977, archaeologists at Vergina, ancient Aigai in northern Greece, opened a royal tomb most of them identify as that of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great; a few argue for another king. Inside lay a wreath of gold oak leaves and acorns. Ours are two oak leaves and an acorn, made into earrings.
Measured drawing · RL-017
Provenance
Gold oak wreath from the royal tomb at Vergina
Kingdom of Macedon · 4th century BC
Royal Jewels · RL-017
Philip II Oak Leaves
From the gold wreath of Alexander the Great’s father
€160
Provenance
- Based on
- Gold oak wreath from the royal tomb at Vergina
- Culture
- Kingdom of Macedon
- Period
- 4th century BC
- Region
- Aigai (Vergina), Greece
- Reference
- Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, Vergina
Our piece isA free inspirationA motif from the original, applied to a new piece.
Details
- Dimensions
- 2.6 cm
- Weight
- 5 g
Materials & care
Nickel-free, tested to EN 1811. Store in the pouch, away from perfume and chlorine. Silver darkens with time; a soft cloth brings it back. Vermeil can be re-plated by us at cost.
Shipping & returns
Tracked shipping across Europe, free on orders over €150. Made to order: ships in about 6 weeks. Return any piece within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.