Ravenna
Jewelry with raw Garnet and raven claw.
All hand-modeled from scratch, a unique piece. ♥
The pendant measures 4 x 2 cm
The steel chain with clasp measures 40 cm + 6 cm extension part. The necklace is intended to be worn short around the neck. . If you would like a longer chain, just write this information in the note and I will be happy to extend the chain to the desired length for free.
The raven has been perceived since ancient times as a guide between the worlds, a symbol of wisdom, transformation and hidden knowledge. In Norse legends, ravens were associated with the god Odin, to whom they brought news from around the world and represented memory, intuition and the ability to see what remains hidden to others. The raven claw carries the wildness of nature, freedom and instinctive strength.
The deep color of raw garnet creates a contrast between darkness and inner fire. Geologically, it is a mineral formed under high pressures and temperatures deep in the earth's crust, which gives it its hardness and characteristic dark red hue. In its raw form, it retains its natural shape and raw beauty without significant modifications. On a symbolic level, garnet has been associated with life energy, courage and protection on the road since ancient times. In old legends, it was worn by pilgrims and warriors as a stone to protect against danger and help find the way even in the dark.
The combination of a raven and garnet creates a piece of jewelry symbolizing the power of intuition, the courage to go through change and the ability to carry one's own light even in turbulent times. The whole acts as a talisman of independence, inner strength and a deep connection with wild nature.
The design of 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 clothes, the wearer's skin, etc. The metal is stable and does not contain nickel or heavy metals. The jewelry can be worn all the time, even in water, but afterwards it is good to dry it and treat it more often.