Ancient Shield Necklace

  • Sterling silver pendant
  • 22-inch sterling silver chain
  • Sculpted round shield pendant
  • Designed in the US

A sterling silver round shield pendant — the aspis, the shield of the Greek hoplite — on a 22-inch chain. Detailed face, plain back. Worn either way. The piece looks different depending on which way it’s facing.

$135.00

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Dimensions 26 × 26 × 26 mm
Materials

Colors

Silver

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How To Measure

Here is an example of the length of our necklace chains. Chains come in different sizes depending on the design. Always refer to the product description for sizing information.

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The piece

The pendant is a sculpted round shield in sterling silver — the aspis, the standard Greek hoplite shield, with concentric rings and a central boss in the traditional pattern. The face is detailed; the back is intentionally plain. Wear it face-out for the full pattern, or back-out for the cleaner read. Both work.

22-inch chain. The pendant sits at sternum height.

Why it’s named that

The aspis was the round bronze shield carried by Greek hoplites for nearly a thousand years. It’s the shield in every classical battle scene you’ve ever seen. The form is universal.

Care

Sterling silver darkens with wear. Wipe with a soft cloth, polish if you want it bright.