Since the dawn of time, humanity has told stories in metal and stone. Long before novels or films, myths lived on temple walls, in carved gemstones, and in the gold offerings left at shrines. Jewelry was never just ornament—it was story, protection, and devotion made tangible. At Common Era, we continue this tradition with mythology-inspired jewelry: solid gold heirlooms that carry the voices of gods, goddesses, and heroes into the present.
The Enduring Call of Mythological Jewelry
Why does myth still call to us? Perhaps because these stories are not truly ancient—they are eternal. Athena’s wisdom, Aphrodite’s love, Artemis’s independence, Circe’s enchantment: each mythic figure embodies forces that remain alive within us. To wear mythology-inspired jewelry is to weave yourself into that lineage, to carry symbols that speak not only of the past but of who you are now.
Unlike fleeting fashion, jewelry grounded in mythology has a permanence that feels elemental. These designs endure because their meaning runs deeper than trend—they tap into humanity’s oldest stories of strength, love, and transformation.
Ancient Craft, Modern Ethics
Our jewelry is not a reproduction of myth but a continuation of it. Each piece is crafted using the lost-wax method - an ancient technique once employed by Greek goldsmiths shaping treasures for their gods. Every goddess necklace, zodiac pendant, and talisman is cast in 100% solid gold or in heavy vermeil, echoing the weight and authenticity of artifacts unearthed from antiquity.
Mythological Themes in Jewelry
Across our collections, the stories of myth unfold in gold:
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Goddess Jewelry – Medallions honoring Athena, Artemis, Aphrodite, Persephone, Circe, and Hecate. Each goddess necklace is a talisman of her power, a wearable invocation.
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Difficult Women – Rings and pendants inspired by figures like Clytemnestra, Pandora and Cassandra of Tory
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Magical Symbols & Talismans – From the ancient scarab to the protective Sator Square and Gnostic amulets of fertility and childbirth, these designs carry the spells and charms of the ancient world.
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Celestial Myth – The constellations once read by sailors and sages are reborn in the Alchemical Zodiac Collection, where each sign is inscribed with a protective 17th-century seal.
Each theme offers a different way of connecting with myth, whether through a goddess’s archetype, a hero’s defiance, or a star’s eternal light.
Choosing Your Mythology-Inspired Talisman
A mythology-inspired jewel is never random—it is chosen. Each piece resonates differently depending on the story you wish to carry:
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For wisdom and strength: Athena, the goddess of strategy and justice.
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For independence and wild spirit: Artemis, the huntress.
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For love and beauty: Aphrodite, ever-radiant.
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For resilience and rebirth: Persephone, who walks between worlds.
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For protection in liminal spaces: Hecate, keeper of thresholds.
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For enchantment and transformation: Circe, the sorceress.
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For destiny and guidance: Zodiac pendants aligned to your birth sign.
In this way, mythology-inspired jewelry is not only adornment but a personal talisman, a reminder of the story you choose to live.
Heirlooms of Story and Gold
Solid gold mythology-inspired jewelry will last for centuries, just as the myths themselves have endured. These are not hollow or disposable designs, but heirlooms in the making—pieces that can be passed down with their stories intact.
Mythology has never belonged solely to the past. It is alive, reshaped by each generation, waiting to be retold. In our mythology-inspired jewelry, gods and goddesses return in gold and gemstone, transformed into companions for daily life. Whether you seek strength, love, protection, or enchantment, there is a myth waiting at your neck or hand, a story that belongs to you.
