Olive Leaf & Φ Phi Golden Ratio Drop Earrings in Brass

The olive leaf has symbolized peace, wisdom, and victory since ancient times. Combined with the letter Phi (Φ) of the Golden Ratio, it represents harmony, balance, and the aesthetic perfection found in nature and Greek culture. At the same time, the Greek letter Phi (Φ) symbolizes the Golden Ratio, the harmonious proportion found in nature, art, and architecture. In many cases, the ratio of its length to width approaches the Golden Ratio, represented by the letter Phi (Φ), a symbol of harmony, balance, and aesthetic perfection in nature and Greek culture. According to the Greek mythology, Goddess Athena gave the Athenians the first olive tree of the world, which sprouted where her spear struck; during the argument between her, and God Poseidon about which one would become the patron of Athens. Ancient Greeks loved the olive tree, deified its origin and according to Aristotle, anyone who uprooted or destroyed the tree was punished with a death penalty. Later, Hercules planted an olive tree in the temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, after completing his twelve labours, which became known as the "kallistefanos elia" ("beautiful-crowned olive tree"), from which the "kotinos" was made. The "kotinos" was the greatest distinction for athletes. Last but not least, the olive tree has been known since Ancient times, because its ideogram was found both in Linear A' (1900 BC) and B' (1400 BC).