Cernunnos

Pendant with Olivine and a deer in the embrace of leaves.

4 x 2.5 cm

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Olivine is a mineral that is formed at high temperatures deep in the earth's mantle and in igneous rocks. Its characteristic green color is mainly related to the content of iron and magnesium and can resemble fresh greenery, forest light and the first spring leaves. In the esoteric tradition, olivine is associated with renewal, growth and life energy, and naturally carries the symbolism of new beginnings and strength that is reawakening.

In the Celtic world, the deer had a strong symbolism associated with wild nature, the forest and the other world. It appears, for example, in stories about Cernunnos, a horned deity associated with animals, the forest and the unbridled power of nature. A running deer can represent freedom, movement and following one's own path. Its antlers, which fall off and grow back every year, also naturally symbolize renewal and the cycle of life.

The combination of olivine and a running deer creates a piece of jewelry about freedom, growth and returning to one's own nature.

The jewelry is handmade from surgical steel and the connecting material is an alloy of tin and silver. The jewelry is then treated similarly to silver - we polish it once in a while. The more the jewelry is worn, the better, it polishes itself on the clothes, the skin of the wearer, etc. The metal is stable and does not contain nickel or heavy metals. The jewelry can be worn constantly and in water, but it is good to dry it and treat it more often afterwards. The jewelry is hung on a braided, cotton cord and secured with an enlargement knot.