Bronze ribbon necklace, garnet, triple rope gold-filled chain

$75.00

Handmade bronze pendant with a 5×7mm garnet gem embedded, and labradorite bead hangs from an 18 inch gold-filled triple rope chain with a spring-ring clasp.

A little bit of lore...

Ribbons

From ancient accessories to modern ceremonies for opening new buildings or events, ribbons have been a part of culture in a wide variety of ways. Here are a few examples (there are many more). 

Ribbons have been fashion accessories and status symbols since ancient times. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Sumerians, and Aztecs all wore ribbons in their hair. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a set of Sumerian hair ribbons made of gold that date back to 2500 BC. During the Middle Ages, it came into vogue to use ribbons to fasten clothing. In the Renaissance, ribbons were used to display wealth and social standing, often made of silk and adorned with precious stones. 

Ribbons have appeared in a wide array of folktale stories. A French folklore tale from pre-1700, the "Ribbon", tells the tale of a woman who always wears a ribbon around her neck, refusing to explain its significance. When her husband finally becomes too curious and unties the ribbon, her head falls off. "The Moon Ribbon" is a fairy tale written in 1976 where a young girl named Silva faces a cruel stepmother and stepsisters, but finds strength and courage to overcome their mistreatment, using a magical moon ribbon. 

Prayer ribbons are a folk tradition across a variety of cultures, including Native American, Tibetan, Siberian, Irish and others. In some places, people will tie ribbons loosely around fence posts, trees or in front of buildings; similar to lighting a candle for an intention, tying ribbons to trees and posts is an act of prayer for a person or situation that is one’s heart. In some cultures, the ribbons are imbued with prayers and tied to a tree in hopes of the prayer being answered; the ribbon would be taken down when the prayer is answered.


Handmade bronze pendant with a 5×7mm garnet gem embedded, and labradorite bead hangs from an 18 inch gold-filled triple rope chain with a spring-ring clasp.

A little bit of lore...

Ribbons

From ancient accessories to modern ceremonies for opening new buildings or events, ribbons have been a part of culture in a wide variety of ways. Here are a few examples (there are many more). 

Ribbons have been fashion accessories and status symbols since ancient times. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Sumerians, and Aztecs all wore ribbons in their hair. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a set of Sumerian hair ribbons made of gold that date back to 2500 BC. During the Middle Ages, it came into vogue to use ribbons to fasten clothing. In the Renaissance, ribbons were used to display wealth and social standing, often made of silk and adorned with precious stones. 

Ribbons have appeared in a wide array of folktale stories. A French folklore tale from pre-1700, the "Ribbon", tells the tale of a woman who always wears a ribbon around her neck, refusing to explain its significance. When her husband finally becomes too curious and unties the ribbon, her head falls off. "The Moon Ribbon" is a fairy tale written in 1976 where a young girl named Silva faces a cruel stepmother and stepsisters, but finds strength and courage to overcome their mistreatment, using a magical moon ribbon. 

Prayer ribbons are a folk tradition across a variety of cultures, including Native American, Tibetan, Siberian, Irish and others. In some places, people will tie ribbons loosely around fence posts, trees or in front of buildings; similar to lighting a candle for an intention, tying ribbons to trees and posts is an act of prayer for a person or situation that is one’s heart. In some cultures, the ribbons are imbued with prayers and tied to a tree in hopes of the prayer being answered; the ribbon would be taken down when the prayer is answered.


Care instructions: Please avoid wearing when going in water or to sleep. It is best to keep all jewelry safe from direct contact with perfume and cosmetics, and to remove when exercising whenever possible. Store in a cool, dry place. Clean using a dry, soft cloth.

Metals can tarnish when exposed to water, sweat or other chemicals (hand sanitizers, cleaners, lotions, perfumes, etc.) or air with very high levels of sulfate-releasing gasses. Storing your metal pieces in a dry place with no moisture, sunlight, or air will help prevent tarnishing. Wearing your jewelry often can also help - the natural oils in your skin protect the metal from tarnishing and maintain the natural shine.

Please note: I use natural stones, which may contain natural inclusions. The item in the photos is the exact item you are purchasing, each piece unique. These are handmade items and as such they are not perfect and can be fragile. Please handle with care.

Handmade with love in Brooklyn, NY

*If you would like to order a similar, customized version, please message me. I’d be happy to work with you to create your vision!