Damaskos Anthemio Palmette 18K Gold Stud Earrings

The Anthemio earrings are built around the palmette, one of the most enduring motifs in Greek decorative art — a stylized floral form that appeared on the Acropolis and ran through classical Greek, and Roman architecture alike. These studs render that motif in solid 18K gold, scaled for daily wear without reducing its architectural presence.

Each earring is sandblasted to a uniform matte finish, a surface treatment that absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving the gold a warm, mineral quality distinct from polished work. Twisted wire is then applied by hand along the edges, a technique with roots in ancient Greek goldsmithing that creates subtle linear texture and frames the palmette form. The pair weighs 10 grams total, crafted in 18K gold.

Damaskos is an Athens-based atelier producing archaeological-style jewelry using techniques documented in ancient Greek workshops — granulation, twisted wire, repoussé, and hand-finishing among them. The Anthemio earrings sit comfortably in both formal and everyday contexts. Their matte surface resists the wear patterns that affect high-polish gold, making them a practical choice for consistent use over time.