Horseshoe Medium Champleve Medallion

Description

Handcrafted in 18-karat gold, this Medium Champleve Medallion fused in green enamel represents protection. The horseshoe is a symbol of protection, particularly valued for the properties of the metal it's made with, iron, that withstands the fires of adversity & negativity.

Details
  • Handcrafted in 18-karat gold
  • Medallion measures 20 mm
  • Diamond total .022 carat
  • Champleve enamel: an ancient enameling technique in which troughs are cast in gold and filled with vitreous enamel. The piece is fired until the enamel fuses with the gold and is then polished until smooth.
  • MC0015-HOR-YG-GR

protection

This piece is derived from the Protection Tenet. We need protection from our own negative thoughts that prevent us from using our energy to build more productive and constructive aspects of our lives. Below are the symbols and their meanings.

Horseshoe

The Horseshoe is a symbol of a shield of protection. We chose it as our symbol of Protection particularly due to the Metal it was originally made from; Iron. Iron is a strong metal that withstands fire, an appropriate metaphor for standing against the fire of adversity and negativity.

Horse

In the face of adversity, the Latin word Invictus bolsters us. We can be hurt physically, financially, emotionally; yet our soul is unconquerable.“ I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul... I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. “ Invictus c. 1875 William Ernest Henley

Fire Symbol

The divine triangle is associated with pyramids & sacred mountains;
within the elements it is Fire, representing the journey of self discovery &
transformation.

Scarab

The scarab is an ancient Egyptian symbol of Khepera, a form of the Sun God, who transforms inert matter into action, creates life and is a powerful protector.

Water Symbol

With its point downward, the divine triangle is an ancient symbol of femininity, suggestive of a chalice, or a cup; holding a reservoir of collective feminine energy. Within the elements, it represents Water.

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