Gemini Alchemical Zodiac Pendant
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100% recycled solid gold or vermeil
2 year warranty
Fairly made, fairly priced
The Gemini Seal Pendant draws from the intricate instructions of a 17th-century alchemical manuscript, where its creation was described in extraordinary detail. Traditionally, this sigil was to be forged from a blend of gold and silver, metals carefully melted together at the precise moment when the Sun enters Gemini, typically around the 10th or 11th of May. The crafting was to occur under the influence of the Moon in Leo or Pisces, with conditions calculated to ensure astrological harmony.
In the original design, two metal plates were to be engraved with celestial symbols and carefully spaced apart, connected by a metallic pipe containing quicksilver, sealed with mastic resin. The final talisman was meant to be with one engraved face turned inward, close to the body, ensuring the sigil's energies were fully absorbed.
Though the text withholds specifics on the pendant's exact powers, it hints at its alignment with Mercury, the ruling planet of Gemini. In ancient belief, Mercury governed communication, intellect, and adaptability, suggesting that this sigil may have been intended to enhance clarity of thought, sharpen wit, and bring balance to duality—qualities deeply tied to Gemini’s essence.
Reimagined in gold, the Gemini Seal Pendant carries the legacy of these celestial instructions into a wearable form. It serves as a talisman for those who value sharp insight, fluid communication, and the dynamic energy of duality, embodying the timeless wisdom of the Twins.
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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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