18k Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace Calliope Muse Of Poetry Common Era

An elegant gold pendant necklace to inspire writers and poets alike - Perfect for any occasion, comes in original packaging. DETAILS: • Gold Vermeil Muse of Poetry Necklace • Trademark Common Era raised molten rim frames the pendant, suspended from a finely-woven Italian-made spiga chain. • Handcrafted pendant depicting Calliope in an original etching from 1832, accompanied by her book and lyre. • Calliope is the ancient muse of epic poetry and eloquence, historically invoked by illustrious writers like Homer and Dante. She brings divine inspiration, truth, and grace to all those who need a steady hand to guide their pen. MATERIALS: Pendant: 18k Gold Vermeil *Gold Vermeil is on a solid 925 sterling silver base with at least 2.5 microns thickness of gold. (3x thicker than normal 'gold plating'.) This makes vermeil a longer lasting product than 'gold plated' jewelry, as well as more valuable because it's composed entirely of precious metals. FIT: Pendant dimensions: 25mm x 10mm Chain: 1mm spiga chain measuring 20", 2 length settings CONDITION: Excellent, worn a handful of times. Comes with original packaging (small tear to top of outer paper sleeve, see photo) ABOUT: In 2019, Common Era launched: creating fine jewelry for women who share their lifelong love of ancient history, literature and art. Each Common Era piece is handcrafted by master artisans in a Responsible Jewelry Council-certified atelier and made with 100% recycled metals in both silver and gold pieces.