The Artemis Lariat, is the unique combination of the Greek Mythological character Artemis and the famous golden coins with “tughra”, the Ottoman sovereign stamps, worn by women during the Ottoman Empire. 

This combo is made up of two separate necklaces, so it can be worn together as well as individually.

All elements are 24k Gold plated.

The gold plated connector has a Zircon stone in the center.

The rosary is made of 2mm Pyrite gemstone beads.

The Artemis pendant is both silver and gold plated.

The lariat itself is 30cm (12”) long with a dangling extension of 6cm (2 1/4”) pendant included.

The Pyrite choker with coins is approximately 18cm (7”).

The length of both the necklaces is not adjustable. Please check your measurements prior to purchasing, IF you would like to have adjustments made in sizing, then please contact us! We will gladly make it happen free of charge !! 😉

What are the Turkish/Ottoman coins?

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These golden coins have a “Tughra”stamped on them. A tughra is a calligraphic monogram, seal or signature of a sultan that was affixed to all official documents and correspondence. Inspired by the tamgha, it was also carved on his seal and stamped on the coins minted during his reign. 

(Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tughra)

Many wealthy women, during the Ottoman Empire, would wear these tughra stamped coins in a row on a chain!

Who is Artemis?

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Artemis is the Olympian goddess of the hunt, the moon, and chastity; in time, she also became associated with childbirth and nature. No more than few days old, she helped her mother Leto give birth to her twin brother Apollo. Artemis was very protective of her and her priestesses’ innocence. Consequently, she wasn’t very nice when some of them weren’t so careful.

Even though Plato says that the name “Artemis” is related to her virginity and the Ancient Greek word for “unharmed” or “pure,” we now know that its origin is undoubtedly different and possibly even Persian. However, scholars can’t agree over its original meaning.

Sculptors, poets, and painters, however, had no such problems. Artemis is almost universally depicted as a young, beautiful and vigorous huntress carrying a quiver with arrows and holding a bow, typically wearing a short knee-high tunic and often accompanied by some animal (stag, doe, or hunting dogs). As a moon goddess, she is sometimes represented wearing a long robe and a crescent moon crown.

Homer calls Artemis either “The Mistress of Animals” or “She of the Wild.” As a huntress, she is also often referred to as “arrow-pouring” or “deer-shooting.” Just like her brother, she may be occasionally called “bright” or, even more, illustrative of her function as a moon goddess, “torch-bringer.”

When Artemis was still a little maid, she asked from her father Zeus to keep her maidenhood forever. So – just like Athena and Hestia – she remained chaste for eternity. And she guarded this vow even more vigorously than them.

Artemis didn’t only take care of her own purity; she also defended the innocence of her worshippers. And was merciless if any one of her priestesses ever lost it.

(Source: https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Artemis/artemis.html)

PYRITE:

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Pyrite is often called “Fool’s Gold,” though there is nothing foolish about this mineral. Within its gleaming beauty is a stone of hidden fire, one that can be sparked to life by striking it against metal or stone. An Earth element, it also resonates with Fire energy, symbolizing the warmth and lasting presence of the sun and the ability to generate wealth by one’s own power. It is masculine in nature, a stone of action, vitality and will, and taps into one’s abilities and potential, stimulating the flow of ideas. It brings confidence and the persistence to carry things through to completion.

As a talisman, Pyrite is a unique protector, drawing energy from the Earth through the physical body and into the aura creating a defensive shield against negative energies, environmental pollutants, emotional attack and physical harm. It also supports one with a spirit of boldness and assertive action when protecting others, the planet, or in standing up for important issues of community. It stimulates the Second and Third Chakras, enhancing will power and the ability to see behind facades to what is real.

(Source: https://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/pyrite)