Leo Alchemical Zodiac Pendant
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100% recycled solid gold or vermeil
2 year warranty
Fairly made, fairly priced
The Leo Alchemical Zodiac Pendant is faithfully inspired by instructions preserved in a 17th-century alchemical manuscript, where its creation was described with meticulous care. According to the text, this sigil was to be crafted from pure gold, melted and shaped with precision when the Sun enters Leo, typically around the 13th or 14th of July.
The engraving was to occur under specific celestial alignments—one side engraved when Jupiter resides in Pisces, and the other side when the Moon is in Jupiter’s house, also in Pisces. Importantly, once forged, the seal was never to be exposed to fire again, as doing so would destroy its intended virtues.
This ancient talisman was believed to possess extraordinary powers. It was said to attract favor and goodwill from others, acting as a magnet for positive connections and beneficial opportunities. Its medicinal properties were equally revered—it was considered a remedy against fevers, pestilence, and infections, with liquids infused by the seal said to carry healing properties when consumed. The sigil was also applied to burn wounds, believed to draw out heat and promote rapid healing without scarring or infection—a remedy documented as having successfully cured severe burns in historical accounts.
In its reimagined form, the Leo Seal Pendant embodies the radiant and confident spirit of Leo, ruled by the Sun. It serves as a talisman of strength, vitality, and magnetic charisma, offering not only a connection to ancient wisdom but also a symbol of resilience and light for those who wear it.
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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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