Capricorn Alchemical Zodiac Pendant
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100% recycled solid gold or vermeil
2 year warranty
Fairly made, fairly priced
The Capricorn Alchemical Zodiac Pendant is drawn from the precise instructions of a 17th-century alchemical manuscript, where its creation was described with care and reverence. Traditionally, this sigil was to be forged in gold, as lead—Capricorn's planetary metal—was said to lack the necessary harmony with other materials. It was crafted alongside a copper ring, both to be completed when the Sun enters Capricorn, during the darkest days of the year when the sun is furthest from us.
Engraving was to be done in the hour of Saturn, Capricorn’s ruling planet, and under a favorable astrological alignment with another celestial body. Once completed, the seal was to be applied during the waning phase of the Moon, though the specific planetary hour was said to be of little consequence.
Historically, this sigil was referred to as the “Seal of Favor” and was believed to hold remarkable healing properties, particularly for ailments thought to be incurable in its time, such as skin conditions affecting the thighs. Beyond its physical healing attributes, the seal was also considered a symbol of endurance, wisdom, and steadfast ambition—qualities deeply tied to Capricorn’s astrological essence.
Reimagined in gold, the Capricorn Seal Pendant carries this ancient knowledge into the modern world. It serves as a talisman for resilience, stability, and favor, offering a quiet strength to those who wear it.
Product Details 🔍
About Solid Gold ✨
Solid gold is the best option if you:
1. Want to wear your piece forever or pass it down as an heirloom. Solid gold will last for centuries without degrading.
2. Want to invest in jewelry as an asset rather than an accessory. Gold traditionally appreciates in value and can always be melted down and made into a new piece
Unlike many brands, our gold is never hollow - it is always 100% solid, cast using the lost wax method, meaning there is a lot more gold in each piece.
Our gold is 100% certified recycled and each piece is handcrafted here in New York.
About Gold Vermeil
Gold Vermeil, pronounced ver-may, is a french term for a style of gold plating that is regulated by the federal government. Unlike "gold plated" jewelry, vermeil must always be on a solid 925 sterling silver base - rather than brass - with at least 2.5 microns thickness of gold. This is 3 times thicker than normal gold plating.
This makes vermeil a longer lasting product than gold plated jewelry, as well as more valuable because it's composed entirely of precious metals.
When will my piece ship? 🚚
We keep a small inventory of solid gold pieces - please check about the 'Add to Cart' button to see if your piece is in stock.
If not, it will display the estimated ship time so that we can custom make it for you in our NYC studio.
What does Traditional Retail Price mean? 💸
Most brands sell through boutiques and department stores, where the pricing model is usually a 2 - 4x markup from their wholesale price. For example, the jewelry brand sells the piece to the store for $1000, and then the store sells it to you for $2,500.
Because Common Era sells directly from our studio, we can give our customers the same pricing we would be giving to wholesale stores.
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