Polyhymnia Muse of Hymns Necklace
For contemplative souls who find meaning in stillness.
Solid gold lasts lifetimes. Vermeil is a thick layer of solid gold over sterling silver — an accessible alternative, designed to last several years with care.
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100% recycled solid gold or vermeil
2 year warranty
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Polyhymnia (po·lee·HYM·nee·uh) is the ancient muse of hymns, her very name derived from the ancient greek poly, meaning many, and hymn, meaning praise.. Unmistakable for her contemplative manner, she is known for practicing profound thought and introspection. For this reason, she is also associated with the ancient practice of meditation.
Polyhymnia is the muse for those who seek a quiet solace from the world, the introverts who find gladness and peace in a life of self-discovery. She is the muse for those who believe in a higher power that guides our mortal souls, offering comfort and understanding.
This handcrafted pendant depicts Polyhymnia in an original etching from 1832, wearing the veil that has been associated with her likeness since the Renaissance.
The trademark Common Era raised molten rim frames the pendant, which is suspended from a finely-woven Italian-made spiga chain.
Product Details:
- Available metals: Gold Vermeil or Solid Gold
- Pendant dimensions 25mm x 10mm
- Chain length: 20 inches
- Gold Vermeil chain: 1mm chain included with Gold Vermeil pendant
- Solid 14k pendant: no chain included, please purchase separately
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About Solid Gold
Solid gold is for those who buy once and buy well. It will not tarnish, fade, or degrade; worn daily for decades, it only grows more beautiful. It is the right choice if you want a piece that lasts a lifetime or becomes an heirloom.
Gold has appreciated steadily for centuries and retains intrinsic value: it can always be melted down and reborn as something new. It is adornment that is also an investment.
Our solid gold pieces are cast using the ancient lost wax method and are never hollow. Every gram is 100% certified recycled, and every piece is made by hand in New York City.
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.
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