The Monster: Silver Wire Wrapped Pendant

Part of the Illuminated Bestiary Series, this handmade pendant is inspired by medieval representations of cats. It is handmade with argentium silver wire. The stones set in this pendant are a lapis lazuli, calcedony, citrine, and aquamarine to match the color pallet of the manuscript that inspired it. 

About the Siren:

In Greek and Roman mythology, sirens are dangerous creatures known for their beautiful songs. Early stories usually describe them as half woman and half bird, though later art sometimes gives them fish tails instead. They are clever, mysterious, and able to lure sailors to their deaths.

As these stories spread through medieval Europe, they took on new meaning. In illuminated bestiaries, sirens became symbols of temptation. Their beauty and music remained, but their wisdom disappeared. Instead, they were used to warn readers about the dangers of giving in to worldly desires.

These medieval stories also reflect the values of their time. They portray women who are outspoken, beautiful, or sexually confident as dangerous, while encouraging men to fear temptation and remain obedient to Christian ideals.

Today, many writers and artists are reimagining monsters like the siren. Modern retellings often question these old ideas and tell the story from the siren's point of view. Those are the stories I love most. I made this pendant for everyone who refuses to be silent or make themselves smaller just to make others comfortable.

Materials:lapis lazuli, citrine, aquamarine, calcedony & argentium silver wire

Care: Buff gently with a soft cloth. Do not soak or polish with chemicals.

Ships in a gift box on a waxed cotton cord, ready to wear or give.