The Protector: Silver Wire Wrapped Pendant

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

About the Griffin:

Griffins appear in Greek and Roman stories as powerful creatures with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. They were often described as guardians of gold and other treasures. As these stories spread throughout Europe, the griffin became one of the most recognizable creatures in medieval illuminated bestiaries. These manuscripts describe it as a fierce winged beast and, in some versions, an enemy of both horses and lions.

Unlike the siren, which medieval writers used as a warning against temptation, the griffin was admired. Because it combined the lion and the eagle, two animals rich with Christian symbolism, it became a symbol of Christ's human and divine nature as it inhabited both earth and sky. In bestiaries, the griffin reminded readers that true strength should be paired with wisdom and used in service of what is good.

Centuries later, the griffin remains a symbol of courage, vigilance, and guardianship. This pendant is made for those of us who are determined to use their strength and wisdom to defend what is good in the world. It is made in argentium silver wire with a coin pearl center stone and turquoise, garnet, and lapis lazuli accents. 

Materials: Coin pearl, turquoise, garnet, lapis lazuli & 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.