It was an ancient belief that, should a pelican be unable to find enough food to feed her young, she would peck at her own breast and feed the drops of blood to her young. It is due to this belief that the pelican has long been a symbol of selflessness and maternal solicitude. There are birds which grow red feathers on their breasts during brooding season. This is almost certainly the origin of the belief even though pelicans do not grow these red feathers. Heraldically, a bird pecking at itself is described as vulning itself, and is described as in her piety when on the nest with her young.

The large pendant, (app. 2.75 inches or 7 cm) is cast in sterling silver and is decorated with garnets and a baroque pearl. The pendant can be left silver or gilded. Check the box below to order the pendant in vermeil (gilded silver).

Saint George Pendant

A heavy St. George and the dragon pendant in gilded and enameled bronze. The pendant measures about 2.5 inches tall. Available below in a jeweled version.

St. George and the Dragon Pendant $50.00

Laurel Pendant

The symbol for the SCA Order of the Laurel. Gilded Sterling Silver and transparent green enamel. This pendant measures 1 3/4 inches (45 mm) in diameter.

Laurel Pendant $40.00

Jeweled St. George Pendant

A St. George and the Dragon pendant encrusted with gems in the renaissance style. Made in Vermeil (gilded silver) the pendant is approximately 2.5 inches tall.  Note:  Each of these will be different depending on what stones I have available in period stone cuts. The pendant at left is set with tourmalines, garnets, aquamarine, amethyst, moonstones and citrine. The one you order will have a similar make up of gems.

Jeweled St. George and the Dragon Pendant $200.00

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