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This pendant was struck from an ancient Persian coin which stood the test of time. Throughout history & across civilizations, the sun & lion have held special significance. The sun, a universal symbol of life & regeneration, & the lion, one of power, strength & courage.A double sided coin just as the original relic from the 12th century, including all it’s beautiful imperfections, & designed to be enjoyed either way.Chain length: 50cm with adjustment from 45cmCoin: 21 x 25mm (including top of hoop)Weight: 5.6gMaterial: 22ct gold vermeil (a thick 2.5 micron coating of 22ct gold electroplated onto a base of sterling silver*)*Pendant is recycled sterling silver, chain is not recycled.SOCIAL IMPACTThe Relic pendant has been carefully crafted by a small team of marginalised artisans displaced from West Bengal, who have found sustainable livelihoods through their skill in making beautiful pieces like these.They are proudly certified by the World Fair Trade Organisation.Each piece comes packaged in a soft organic pouch, which has been lovingly made by some of Jaipur’s most vulnerable women, who are bettering their lives through the income from the block printing, tassel making and stitching of these very pouches. No two are the same, each one beautiful in its imperfections.PLANET FRIENDLY PACKAGINGPackaging is mindfully thought through to be kind to the planet.In addition to our organic cotton jewellery pouches, your jewellery will come pacakged with tree-free recycled cotton paper care tags, soy based, compostable tissue paper and a recyclable eco postal box made from certified sustainable sources. Even our embossed stickers are wood-free and completely biodegradable.To help keep your jewellery looking lovely, each piece comes with a soft branded jewellery cloth.
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