Scorpio Alchemical Zodiac Pendant
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100% recycled solid gold or vermeil
2 year warranty
Fairly made, fairly priced
The Scorpio Alchemical Zodiac Pendant is drawn from the detailed instructions of a 17th-century alchemical manuscript, where it was described as a talisman of protection, strength, and resilience. According to the text, the sigil was to be crafted when Mars rules the year, specifically when the Sun enters the fifth degree of Scorpio, with Mars positioned in its celestial house of Aries. Traditionally, it was forged from pure iron, engraved during the hour of Mars.
This ancient seal was believed to offer extraordinary protective powers, particularly against poisons, venomous bites, and diseases caused by toxins. Its influence extended beyond physical harm—it was said to shield soldiers and warriors in battle, providing courage, clarity, and strength in moments of conflict. The manuscript also recounts the pendant’s ability to repel serpents and scorpions, driving them away from any space it occupied.
Additionally, it was considered a remedy for leprosy and other ailments of the skin when worn close to the body, while liquids infused with the pendant—referred to as potable gold—were believed to carry potent healing properties. The talisman was even said to ward off flies from a resting place when suspended nearby, symbolizing its far-reaching protective influence.
Reimagined in gold, this pendant captures the intensity and transformative energy of Scorpio. It serves as a talisman for those who seek protection, courage, and the power to overcome adversity, embodying the indomitable spirit of its astrological sign.
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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