This 24k gold plated sterling silver necklace features the traditional Swirl Motif, which is cut out of each circular link. The necklace is fastened with a standard lobster clasp. Sterling Silver (925 Stamp), 24k Gold Plating Made in Greece Approx. 430mm (16.9 in) length Each link is 7mm (.28 in) x 11mm (.43 in) (Photos are not actual size) History The swirl motif is inspired by the Ancient Greek mythological Labyrinth, which was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur, a creature that was half man and half bull and was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. Daedalus had made the Labyrinth so cunningly that he himself could barely escape it after he built it. Theseus was aided by Ariadne, who provided him with a skein of thread, literally the "clew", or "clue", so he could find his way out again.
