A reimagining of the protective eye on Odysseus’s ship painted in the famed Siren vase, these "evil eye" mini hoop earrings are rich in symbolism and directly connected to Homer's Odyssey.

The ancient vase depicts Odysseus approaching the island of the Sirens, his ship adorned with a painted eye that served as an apotropaic symbol — a guardian against evil, envy, and misfortune during his long voyage home to Ithaca. This timeless motif of protection, born in Greek antiquity, continues to resonate today as the “evil eye,” a symbol worn to ward off negativity and invite good fortune.

• 18k gold-plated sterling silver 925
• Blue zircon stones at the center of each eye charm
• Eye charms dangle, offering gentle movement
• Butterfly back closures
• Handcrafted in Thessaloniki, Greece

Final sale. For hygiene reasons, these earrings are non-returnable unless defective.

These earrings ship in a Fani Fine–branded velvet pouch and accompanied by a keepsake card that shares the piece’s connection to Homer’s Odyssey, along with a thoughtfully chosen quote by the Greek poet C.P. Cavafy.

18k gold-plated sterling silver 925 & blue zircons

Hoop diameter: 1 cm

Handcrafted in Thessaloniki, Greece

Second generation goldsmith and archaeologist Fani Gkounti first fell in love with jewelry making as a little girl in her father’s jewelry workshop in Thessaloniki, Greece when she saw him melting gold. Influenced by her studies in Archaeology, she now creates fine jewels inspired by ancient shapes and symbols that emphasize on her home country Greece’s rich history. Imperfect shapes with rough finishes make her creations look like they were made thousands of years ago. Combining old-world craftsmanship with modern thinking, her jewelry line Fani Fine reflects her own personal style, simple and timeless, with a scientific twist.