Cernunnos

Pendant with deer antler and black Tourmaline.

6.5 x 6.5 cm

Tourmaline is a group of ring minerals with a very complicated chemical formula. The name comes from the word Tura-malí and means "a stone that is polluted with ash particles". Igneous, metamorphic, hydrothermal and in alpine type veins. It is formed under a wide range of pressures and temperatures, both in the upper mantle of the Earth (70-80 km) and at a depth of only a few kilometers. It is the main carrier of boron in the earth's crust. The Japanese masters of Zen Buddhism regarded him as an immobile living being. Black Tourmaline, also known as Skoryl, is one of the most famous and effective protective stones. It protects us above all from influences such as malice, intolerance, jealousy and envy. Reflects negative thoughts, curses and attacks back to their owner. He is earthy, warm and a pleasant protector.

Symbol of the deer, antlers - Among the Gauls, the deer is the lord of animals and also the lord of the mysterious, lush forest - the antlers symbolize, among other things, trees. The deer rules over fertility, abundance and renewal. His antlers connect him with the feminine principle and with the symbolism of the Trinity, the growths on the antlers then with the male principle. Overall, the theme of fertility prevails, which reinforces the really combative behavior of the deer during the rut.

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