{"title":"CHIMERA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster armorer Filippo Negroli, out of deep respect for his craft and the warriors who would wear his creations, chose to work with steel rather than the more easily malleable iron. Using the repousse technique, he crafted pieces that, unlike those of many of his contemporaries, were not merely ornamental objects of art but true protectors, built to withstand the realities of battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn many of his works, Negroli reflected his fascination with the mythological hybrids of the Renaissance, weaving narratives that captured the tension between desire and moral warning. One of the most striking examples of this duality was a helmet, now displayed as a historical artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery curve on its surface told a rewritten myth. At its center was a Siren, rising from the depths, her dangerous beauty an irresistible lure. But this was no ordinary sea maiden—her serpentine locks revealed that she shared her form with Medusa. This fusion not only deepened her allure but intensified her peril. The helmet whispered its warning: Sirens lured sailors to their doom with enchanting songs, while Medusa turned them to stone with a single gaze. The Siren’s beauty and voice, paired with Medusa’s venomous hair and petrifying stare, captured both allure and terror in their purest forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstarte, too, was drawn to the enchantment of this mythological hybrid that wrapped itself around the helmet—an allure neither sailors’ desires nor warriors’ strength could resist. Thus, this collection was born, offering a golden seal to those who wish to carry its nature upon their bodies—a nature that unsettles at times, yet ignites desire at others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ey005-kp2","title":"IDOL EARRING","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a single earring. Price is per piece. To wear as a pair, please order two. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposed of three interlocking elements, Idol Earring captures the lower half of the Chimera figure—from her navel to the tip of her tail. The upper section, including her abdomen and the first band of her sculpted tail, is mounted with a post and pin that secures the piece behind the earlobe. From there, the tail continues downward in two parts—joined with a discreet connector that allows the final third to sway independently, mimicking the expected fluidity of a siren’s form. A notch hidden behind the upper body aligns with a protrusion on the tail to prevent shifting, while a stopper anchors the pin for added security. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamonds are scattered across the surface with restraint, placed to illuminate the form without overpowering its sculptural depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith each movement, the figure animates—slithering not in threat, but in seduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn from myth and menace, this Chimera figure fuses the fatal beauty of the Siren with the petrifying gaze of Medusa. A relic of allure and warning, she endures as a symbol of dual power—captivating, yet untouchable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold: 14K yellow\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds: 0.11 carats, natural, grade G\/VS (slight variation in diamonds may occur due to hand-setting; certified specifications provided with the piece)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astarte Jewellry","offers":[{"title":"14K","offer_id":46964520452288,"sku":null,"price":7160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/1428\/1920\/files\/IDOLEARRINGfnl_result.png?v=1762970408"},{"product_id":"ey005-pc","title":"IDOL BROOCH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdol Brooch captures the Chimera figure in mid-curve—her body arched backward with sculptural intent. Rendered in high-relief and hollowed from within, the piece preserves visual weight without physical heaviness. The figure is vertically cropped from forehead to tail, creating a compact form that still radiates presence. Diamonds are scattered along her curves with subtle precision, lighting the surface without interrupting it. A wearable sculpture, made to rest close to the body—fluid, silent, and spellbound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn from myth and menace, this Chimera figure fuses the fatal beauty of the Siren with the petrifying gaze of Medusa. A relic of allure and warning, she endures as a symbol of dual power—captivating, yet untouchable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold: 14K yellow\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds: 0.20 carats, natural, grade G\/VS (slight variation in diamonds may occur due to hand-setting; certified specifications provided with the piece)\u003cbr\u003ePin length: 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astarte Jewellry","offers":[{"title":"14K","offer_id":46964520353984,"sku":null,"price":11250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/1428\/1920\/files\/IDOLBROOCHfnl_result.png?v=1762970145"},{"product_id":"ey005-s","title":"IDOL BRACELET","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdol Bracelet coils around the wrist in the form of the Chimera figure herself—arched backward in a fluid curve, as if drawn by the pull of water. Her body bends mid-torso, encircling the wrist with sculptural grace. Diamonds are scattered across her form with restraint, placed to illuminate rather than distract. With her arms raised above her head, the figure clasps a slender bar, from which a chain loops down and winds around her waist—anchoring at the tip of her tail. A composition of tension and elegance, designed not to decorate the body, but to possess it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn from myth and menace, this Chimera figure fuses the fatal beauty of the Siren with the petrifying gaze of Medusa. A relic of allure and warning, she endures as a symbol of dual power—captivating, yet untouchable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGold: 14K yellow\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds: 0.35 carats, natural, grade G\/VS (slight variation in diamonds may occur due to hand-setting; certified specifications provided with the piece)\u003cbr\u003eVertical height (head to tail): 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eInner arc length (C-curve): 7.2 cm\u003cbr\u003eInner circumference (C-curve with chain): 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astarte Jewellry","offers":[{"title":"14K","offer_id":46964520288448,"sku":null,"price":21500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/1428\/1920\/files\/IDOLBRACELETfnl_result_596b9245-d091-4242-b93e-af74aea92a82.png?v=1762970044"},{"product_id":"ey005-k","title":"IDOL NECKLACE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdol Necklace presents the full embodiment of the Chimera figure—an intricate fusion of Medusa and Siren, captured in sculptural form. From the tip of her tail, a single chain descends, adorned with two diamonds delicately set between crescent-shaped connectors echoing the brand’s signature motif. Two additional chains emerge from her hands, as if she clings to them mid-descent; they merge through a decorative tube into a single strand, blending structural precision with mythic expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn from myth and menace, this Chimera figure fuses the fatal beauty of the Siren with the petrifying gaze of Medusa. A relic of allure and warning, she endures as a symbol of dual power—captivating, yet untouchable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold: 14K yellow\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds: 0.38 carats, natural, colour\/clarity G\/VS (slight variation may occur due to hand-setting; certified specifications provided with the piece)\u003cbr\u003eFull length: 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astarte Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"14K","offer_id":46964244447424,"sku":null,"price":20320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/1428\/1920\/files\/IDOLNECKLACEfnl_result.png?v=1762950687"},{"product_id":"ey005-kp3-ci̇ft","title":"IDOL HOOPS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sculptural hoop earrings reimagine the form through the coiled ascent of Medusa’s serpents—twisting around her head and hair, entwining the hoop with mythic tension. The hoop itself defies convention: rather than piercing the lobe perpendicularly, it curves horizontally from front to back, tracing the contour of the ear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn from myth and menace, this Chimera figure fuses the fatal beauty of the Siren with the petrifying gaze of Medusa. 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A relic of allure and warning, she endures as a symbol of dual power—captivating, yet untouchable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGold: 14K yellow\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds: 0.20 carats, natural, colour\/clarity G\/VS (slight variation may occur due to hand-setting; certified specifications provided with the piece)\u003cbr\u003eUpper chain length (neck to figure): maximum 87 cm - minimum 72 cm\u003cbr\u003eLower chain length (waist to figure): maximum 102 - minimum 79 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astarte Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"14K","offer_id":46964244283584,"sku":null,"price":25430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/1428\/1920\/files\/138A48FD-0612-4713-A52E-ED5D671A1BC4_Ozel.jpg?v=1773062549"},{"product_id":"idol-ring","title":"IDOL RING","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted in US size .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(Please refer to our size chart to find the equivalent in your local sizing system.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculpted in the likeness of the Chimera figure, the Idol Ring captures the hybrid mythos of Medusa and Siren with arresting clarity. From the collarbones upward, the figure’s face, neck, and serpent-crowned hair emerge in bold relief—like a relic of power worn on the hand. Her textured, matte-finished surface intensifies each detail, from the curvature of the cheekbones to the coiled tension of the snakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer hair, rendered in flowing tendrils, spills downward from both sides of the ring, encircling the finger in a visual embrace—binding strength and seduction in equal measure. The result is both ornament and effigy: a creature-woman that protects and provokes, eternally coiled in gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn from myth and menace, the Chimera figure fuses the fatal beauty of the Siren with the petrifying gaze of Medusa. 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