Named after the goddess Hecate, two owl talons cast in sterling silver form a crescent moon, reimagined with the points of the moon facing up, representing the diadem. 

Considered one of the ancient goddesses, (and in some tales), the only Titan allowed to retain her authority after the Olympians seized control, Hecate is a triple faced goddess associated with the moon, witchcraft, the Underworld, specters and the dead. She is also well known as the Goddess of crossroads, symbolically viewed as the liminal space between worlds. Because of these attributes, she has an ability to accept the strange and shadowy nature of people, making her a personal favorite of mine. 

Here, Hecate is represented by the diadem shape she is occasionally depicted as wearing in art history. This crescent crown speaks to her role as a Goddess of the Moon in both its crescent shape, as well as its full moon shape, shown here as an 8mm fine cut round labradorite. 

Growing up I had a lot of Labradorite jewelry, given to me for their healing properties, in particular for their ability to relieve anxiety & melancholy. It is also said to be used to dispel negativity & fear, acting as a kind of psychic armor to more troubling & turbulent emotions. As a 'sister' to moonstone, Labradorite is often associated with the more "darker" aspects of the Goddess, in her Crone form, full of the experience & wisdom of life and death, associated with the darker moon: waning through new moon phases.

It is also a stone of transformation, and is said to help those with intuitive gifts to awaken and realize their full potential as well as helping enhance creative talents. It also ranks as one of the most protective stones, shielding its wearer from negativity. Much like its 'sister' moonstone, Labradorite has been used and worn in many cultures and tribes for both its incredible natural beauty, and for its potent magical properties.

****Please note that Labradorite is a natural stone so clarity and color will vary from stone to stone. Labradorite has natural lines and inclusions and varies in shades of green (teal, swamp green, olive green) to shades of (dark) blue.

Hecate's Diadem pendants measures:

-32mm tall

-36mm wide 

-solid sterling silver

-suspended from our signature bar link chain in the length of your choosing.

-shown on our dress form at 16" 

-pendant and chain are hand oxidized to achieve our obsessive shade of stormy gray. Highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath. 

***IMPORTANT***

This jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for creation before shipping.                   

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