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The British Museum is presenting a collection of contemporary jewellery inspired by ancient Greek art and craftsmanship, with designs that translate classical references into modern statement pieces. The museum’s online shop feature, titled 'Ancient Greece | Contemporary jewellery reimagined', frames the range as a celebration of enduring motifs drawn from sculpture, architecture and mythology.
According to the museum’s accompanying text, ancient Greek art and craftsmanship have inspired generations of makers, and those influences continue to shape contemporary jewellery today. The collection is presented as handcrafted work that reimagines recognisable classical forms, including Corinthian columns, Aphrodite, the olive branch and other visual symbols associated with the ancient world. The selection includes bold necklaces, brooches and earrings, alongside replicas and ornaments inspired by iconic objects from antiquity.
Among the pieces highlighted is the 'Greek icons charm statement necklace', made from polished brass and ivory-coloured resin. The museum describes it as featuring sculptural charms inspired by Corinthian columns and the goddess Aphrodite, recasting those references as a modern statement piece. Another featured design, the 'Aphrodite statement brooch', presents a sculptural representation of the goddess in ivory-coloured resin set in polished brass.
The collection also includes the 'Greek Corinthian column pendant necklace', which takes its cue from the ornate capital of a Corinthian column. In a separate grouping, the museum points to the olive branch as one of ancient Greece’s most enduring symbols. That theme appears in the 'Olive tales' necklace and matching earrings, both formed in sculpted brass with green oxidation and gold-toned detailing. The necklace is described as a modern collar shaped like interconnected olive branches, while the earrings echo the botanical form.
Alongside the jewellery, the museum presents a set of replicas and ornaments under the heading 'Legendary replicas'. These items are billed as inspired by iconic objects from the ancient world and by legendary heroes and enduring myths. The examples shown include a Greek pottery plate depicting the fight between Achilles and Penthesilea, a vase showing the escape of Odysseus from the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus, and another vase depicting Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar.
The product selection is presented as part of the British Museum online shop, with the page inviting visitors to explore jewellery, books and gifts inspired by the beauty and drama of ancient Greece. The museum notes that every purchase supports the British Museum. The feature carries a published date of 2026-07-09 and is presented as a shopping and editorial showcase rather than an exhibition announcement at a physical venue.
