Virgo Alchemical Zodiac Pendant
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100% recycled solid gold or vermeil
2 year warranty
Fairly made, fairly priced
The Virgo Seal Pendant draws from the meticulous instructions of a 17th-century alchemical manuscript, where its creation was governed by celestial precision and astrological alignment. According to the text, the sigil was to be crafted from a precise blend of gold, copper, silver, and tin, melted and shaped during the Sun’s ingress into Virgo, typically around the 13th or 14th of August. Once cast, the metal was to be formed into a thin lamina (plate)—a delicate and refined structure befitting Virgo’s attention to detail.
The engraving was to take place during the hour of Mercury, Virgo's ruling planet, and only when Mercury was favorably aligned with other planets. The sigil had to be completed within this single astrological hour, emphasizing the fleeting nature of celestial precision. Once finished, the talisman was to be applied while Mercury occupied the First House of Heaven, ideally under a clear and serene sky, ensuring the seal’s full potency.
In ancient belief, the Virgo sigil was associated with clarity, precision, and healing, reflecting the analytical and nurturing qualities of its astrological sign. It was thought to sharpen the intellect, encourage discernment, and bring a sense of order and calm to the wearer’s life.
Reimagined in gold, the Virgo Seal Pendant captures the thoughtful and refined essence of Virgo. It serves as a talisman for focus, clarity, and purposeful action, inviting the wearer to embrace the quiet strength and wisdom of this earth sign.
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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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