I'd fallen in love with this piece and had hoped to purchase whilst on holiday in Italy this summer but just didn't see it at any of the sites I'd visited ... and I visited A LOT of sites! :) So, ordered on coming home. Had an immediate confirmation of order and then nothing else for weeks. Nothing was showing on the tracking apart from order being prepared. It took two emails to get a reply from customer services. The piece followed swiftly in the post - delivered within days of that. Beautiful piece but very slow service which gives the impression of a lack of care - just a few updates to notify me of timescales / any delays would have been fine.
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Engraved Crescent Lunula Pendant
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- €95.00
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- €95.00
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Descrizione
The Lunula pendant engraved in silver is an elegant jewel that recalls the symbols of antiquity. This pendant is made of 925 silver, and represents an ancient lucky charm used by women to invoke protection from negative energies and to seek fertility. It is a symbol linked to the moon and represents female power, cyclicality and rebirth.
The finely engraved design makes it a perfect accessory for those who want to wear a piece of history.
Characteristics
- Material: 925 Silver / Gold-plated 925 Silver
- Weight: approximately 7.8 g
- Dimensions: 0.91 × 1.18 × 0.39 in (2.3 x 3 x 1 cm)
- Color: Silver / Gold-coloured
- Produced in Italy
Historical Curiosities
In ancient Rome, the bulla was an amulet children wore throughout adolescence. Worn around the neck like a medallion, it could be made of different materials depending on the family’s economic standing. Its main purpose was to protect the child from evil forces and spirits.
Girls wore a different type of amulet, the lunula, until marriage, when it was removed along with other childhood objects. It was worn on long gold chains wrapped several times.
Bibliography:
"Splendori. Il lusso negli ornamenti a Ercolano", edited by Francesco Sirano.
"La bellezza femminile a Pompei. Cosmesi ed ornamenti", edited by Antonio D’Ambrosio.
"Le collezioni del Museo Nazionale di Napoli", edited by Archivio Fotografico Pedicini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which detail distinguishes the engraved crescent lunula?
The finely engraved design, associated in the description with the moon, cycles and rebirth.
Which materials and colours are listed for the engraved lunula?
925 silver or gold-plated 925 silver, in Silver and Gold-coloured.
What are the engraved lunula pendant’s dimensions and weight?
It measures 0.91 × 1.18 × 0.39 in (2.3 × 3 × 1 cm) and weighs approximately 7.8 g. It is made in Italy.