{"product_id":"silver-pentacle-pendant-necklace-with-an-upright-five-pointed-star-enclosed-within-a-circular-frame-decorated-with-intricate-celtic-knotwork-patterns","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Celtic Knotwork Pentacle Pendant Necklace, Upright Five-Pointed Star, Interlaced Knotwork Border, Oxidised Finish, Snake Chain, Stamped 925, Wiccan Pagan Symbol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive points within a circle. The knotwork never ends.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pentacle is one of the oldest protective symbols in continuous use: a five-pointed star, point upward, enclosed within a circle. The upright orientation is the orientation of elemental balance, the five points representing earth, air, fire, water, and spirit contained within the boundary of the circle. It appears in Celtic tradition, in Wiccan and druidic practice, in green witch and folk magic, and in a broader Western esoteric lineage that stretches back to antiquity. The symbol is not neutral, and the right buyer will not need it explained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this pendant is the border. Rather than a plain circular frame, the circumference is formed by an interlaced Celtic knotwork pattern: rounded silver cords weaving continuously over and under each other around the full circumference, the knot unbroken. The knotwork is cast with genuine depth, the cords raised and rounded rather than flat, and the oxidised finish, darkening the recesses between the cords to near-black while leaving the raised surfaces brighter, makes the weave read with extraordinary clarity in light. The pentagram star at the centre carries the same oxidised treatment, the arms darker in the valleys, brighter on their faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is cast sterling silver, stamped 925 on the reverse of one star arm. The chain is a fine snake chain with a bolt ring clasp and jump ring connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Particulars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Pendant necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant: Celtic knotwork pentacle, upright five-pointed star, interlaced knotwork circular border, cast silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Oxidised and antiqued, darkened recesses with brighter raised surfaces throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling silver, stamped 925 on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: Snake chain with bolt ring clasp and jump ring connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolism: Pentacle, elemental balance, Celtic tradition, Wiccan, druidic, and pagan practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe knotwork has no beginning and no end. That is the point of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrives tucked inside its own treasure coffin and carefully wrapped as a vault relic, ready for gifting or keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879985172819,"sku":"VKVN-067","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_6826_184eb8e5-f614-4275-bb0b-3b80bc83fc8c.jpg?v=1788786060","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/silver-pentacle-pendant-necklace-with-an-upright-five-pointed-star-enclosed-within-a-circular-frame-decorated-with-intricate-celtic-knotwork-patterns","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}