Our modern necklace in 14k vermeil evokes an ancient gold lion-head pendant in The Met, which was made on the island of Cyprus during the second half of the 5th century B.C. On the original pendant, the lion-head is finely modeled in two halves, left and right, with a flat gold sheet closing off the neck aperture.
For centuries, global cultures have crafted jewelry with protective charms that wearers believe will enhance their personal power: symbols of religious faith, images of fierce creatures, bells to summon ancient spirits, and beyond.
Details
- 14K gold vermeil
- Pendant: 1/2” diam.
- Chain: 14 1/2”L with 2 1/4” extender
- Lobster-claw closure
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth
