{"product_id":"lunula-necklace-tanzanite","title":"Lunula necklace (tanzanite)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lunula is a crescent-moon-shaped talisman that has been worn by women for millennia! The motif originated in Mesopotamia, but over thousands of years it spread throughout Europe and North Africa. It's still commonly found in Eastern Europe, known as a \"lunitsa\" there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts meaning and use varied, but it was always associated with women. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lunula is made specifically in the style of Ancient Rome, where it was shaped almost like a horseshoe. For the Romans, it was a protective charm specifically for girls and unmarried women. They believed it protected against supernatural forces like sorcery and the evil eye. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roman lunula comes on a string of faceted tanzanite beads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant size: 22mm wide, 25mm tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecklace length: 18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe charm is made of sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper, which is added to make the metal more durable. There is no outer plating- the metal can be polished over and over for a lifetime. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tanzanites are strung on a piece of nylon-coated steel wire. It is flexible and strong. The clasp is sterling silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll jewelry comes in gift-ready packaging, although it may not match what you see in the photos. I ship fast! Your package will be at the post office on the next business day. If you are outside the USA, please make sure you are aware of whatever import fees your own country charges upon delivery (this is not something I can control or be responsible for). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Affinity Silverworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67773579690147,"sku":"AFF-J-06","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/9530\/2535\/files\/DSC_9264.jpg?v=1792893853","url":"https:\/\/affinitysilverworks.com\/products\/lunula-necklace-tanzanite","provider":"Affinity Silverworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}