ATHENA'S OWL Hand-Painted Silver Pendant on Egyptian Jasper

This pendant showcases a hand-painted image of Athena's Owl, masterfully rendered by the artist Tommaso Rossi on Egyptian Jasper. Known for its rich earthy tones and swirling natural patterns, Egyptian Jasper adds warmth and organic elegance to the piece. Set in solid silver, the pendant beautifully balances ancient symbolism with refined artistry, making the owl—a timeless emblem of wisdom and knowledge—stand out with striking clarity.

The owl, a revered nocturnal creature, was the sacred companion of the Greek Goddess Athena and a powerful symbol of intelligence. Its distinct facial features were believed to resemble the Greek letter φ (phi), representing philosophy and the search for truth. In mythology, the owl’s unblinking gaze symbolized the ability to pierce the darkness and reveal insight. With Egyptian Jasper’s grounding beauty and deep historical roots, this pendant is more than jewelry—it's a meaningful fusion of myth, material, and masterful craftsmanship.

Tommaso Rossi is the talented young artist who creates these exquisite miniature portraits and mythical stories. Working on both marble and hard stone discs, he depicts historical and mythical figures from ancient Greece and Rome, using paints such as enamels, titanium acrylics and graphite. In his amazingly detailed technique, Tommaso employs either an echidna quill or a rose thorn instead of a brush to define the figures on these miniature masterpieces.
Born in Rome in 2000, Tommaso first attended art school on Via Ripetta and then, recognized for his superior talent, he entered the prestigious “Scuola dell’Arte della Medaglia”. This is an elite art school in Rome where only a small number of the finest young artists are carefully chosen for further training in the arts of engraving and plastic modeling.
For more than a century, exceptional artists have acquired additional skills through the use of ancient techniques, innovative methodologies, design and craftsmanship. Importance is also given to art history and conservation. Classical traditions are reimagined, merging Antiquity with present day culture.