A symbol of resilience with a design inspired by a coin from Ancient Akragas, this talisman depicts Akragas' emblematic crab with open claws, a symbol of the city's strength as a sea power and a Scylla swimming below. Scylla was a sea monster of Greek mythology described as having six heads with deadly, sharp teeth. She was said to bark like a dog, with her loins girdled by the heads of dogs. This sea creature was one of the many hazards thought to haunt sailors on their journey to the city. 

This coin symbolizes resilienceCrafted out of lustrous 18k yellow gold, it features hand-cut rubellite tourmaline set into the body of the Akragas Crab.

  • 18k yellow gold 
  • Round faceted diamonds (0.056 ct) and rubellite (0.213 ct)
  • Length: 21mm; Height: 20mm
  • Chain length: 1.5" thick cable chain 20" adjustable to 18" and 16"

This item is in stock and will ship out within a week of purchase. If you require rush delivery or need this item by a certain date, please contact us at info@emilyweldcollins.com

Akragas Talisman Necklace

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A symbol of resilience with a design inspired by a coin from Ancient Akragas, this talisman depicts Akragas' emblematic crab with open claws, a symbol of the city's strength as a sea power and a Scylla swimming below. Scylla was a sea monster of Greek mythology described as having six heads with deadly, sharp teeth. She was said to bark like a dog, with her loins girdled by the heads of dogs. This sea creature was one of the many hazards thought to haunt sailors on their journey to the city. 

This coin symbolizes resilienceCrafted out of lustrous 18k yellow gold, it features hand-cut rubellite tourmaline set into the body of the Akragas Crab.

  • 18k yellow gold 
  • Round faceted diamonds (0.056 ct) and rubellite (0.213 ct)
  • Length: 21mm; Height: 20mm
  • Chain length: 1.5" thick cable chain 20" adjustable to 18" and 16"

This item is in stock and will ship out within a week of purchase. If you require rush delivery or need this item by a certain date, please contact us at info@emilyweldcollins.com