These stunning 14k gold post earrings feature the traditional Greek Key Motif, also known as the meander or eternity symbol. Each earring post has a square shaped Greek Key etched into the metal. These earrings include a pair of clear rubber safety stoppers, which have been molded onto the standard earring backs.
14k Gold Made in Greece Straight-back post (for pierced ears only) Approx. 5mm (.2 in) x 5mm (.2 in) (Photos are not actual size)
History In art and architecture, a meander is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek Fret or Greek Key design, although these are modern words. The name "meander" recalls the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River. Meanders were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; they, perhaps, symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander.
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