Feather of Ma'at Pendant in Sterling Silver with Larimar

This is handmade stylized feather in sterling silver with a 8x10 mm larimar cab on the front, and on the back the glyph for the goddess Ma'at, the feather of truth, who was weighed on the scales with the soul of the dead to see if they were worthy to pass into the afterlife. 

Adorning yourself with the Feather of Ma'at Pendant is an invitation to embody the virtues of truth and balance in your daily life. Whether you are drawn to ancient Egyptian culture or seek a personal connection to universal harmony, this sterling silver feather pendant becomes a wearable talisman, offering a meaningful touch to your style.

Found in 1974 in the Dominican Republic, this blue gem has since become a popular jewelry stone. Larimar is a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral found only in the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean. Its coloration varies from white, light-blue, green-blue to deep blue.

Details:

• Pendant Dimensions: The pendant measures 3.5cm long plus the bail and 1.5 cm wide.
• Materials:  available in .925 sterling silver, a mix of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper.  Free of nickel, zinc or cadmium, which are common metal allergens, which can cause rashes and sores. I can also make these in gold on order, so contact me for an estimate for the costs.
• Gemstone:  Choose your perfect stone just for you! You can select from a variety of different colour natural gemstones as well as imitation cubic zirconia birthstones. Due to the fact that my genuine gemstones are natural, the colour and clarity of stones can vary from one to the next. If you have a particular gemstone you're looking for and can't find it on the list, just ask!
  
• Shipping info: Shipping is with tracking and full insurance. For international buyers, please be aware of taxes and duties are payable to your country and must be paid by the buyer and is not collected by me.
• Please note that my pendants do not come with chains due to the high cost of materials. However, you can browse a variety of chains in the Chains & Engravings section of my shop.

Maat or Ma'at refers to both the ancient Egyptian concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice, and the personification of these concepts as a goddess regulating the stars, seasons, and the actions of both mortals and the deities, who set the order of the universe from chaos at the moment of creation. Her ideological opposite was Isfet, meaning injustice, chaos, violence or to do evil. Maat represents the ethical and moral principle that every Egyptian citizen was expected to follow throughout their daily lives. They were expected to act with honour and truth in manners that involve family, the community, the nation, the environment, and the gods.

In the Duat, the Egyptian underworld, the hearts of the dead were said to be weighed against her single "Feather of Ma'at", symbolically representing the concept of Maat, in the Hall of Two Truths. This is why hearts were left in Egyptian mummies while their other organs were removed, as the heart (called "ib") was seen as part of the Egyptian soul. If the heart was found to be lighter or equal in weight to the feather of Maat, the deceased had led a virtuous life and would go on to Aaru. Osiris came to be seen as the guardian of the gates of Aaru after he became part of the Egyptian pantheon and displaced Anubis in the Ogdoad tradition. A heart which was unworthy was devoured by the goddess Ammit and its owner condemned to remain in the Duat.

Gifting the Feather of Ma'at Pendant is a gesture filled with cultural richness and heartfelt wishes. Whether for a lover of ancient mythology, someone with a deep appreciation for symbolism, or a friend on a quest for balance, this larimar pendant becomes a thoughtful present. It's a gift that conveys admiration and the hope for the recipient to navigate life's journey with truth and cosmic harmony.  Get yours today!