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The kingdom of birds necklace

The kingdom of birds, crows necklace in silver and labradorite

We have a particular fondness for the crow, this often-misunderstood bird that, despite its reputation, is seen as a bird of good omen in many cultures. This small black bird, remarkably intelligent, seems, at first glance, to have nothing to endear it to us. Black, with its harsh caw, the crow has often been associated with shadow, death, and misfortune. Its dark color linked it to darkness, night, and the invisible worlds. Sometimes feeding on animal carcasses, the crow earned its image as a “companion of death,” a grim messenger, especially in medieval European traditions. In the Bible, after the Flood, Noah sends out a crow that does not return (unlike the dove). The crow was thus perceived as ungrateful, even deceitful. In the Middle Ages, it was often linked to witches and the devil. Yet behind this dark reputation, it is also a fascinating bird, carrying invisible truths, known for its intelligence and its ability to see beyond appearances.

Because of its wisdom, it could be considered the true king of birds. The crow is Odin’s animal, god of wisdom and war in Norse mythology. Two crows accompany him: Huginn (Thought) and Muninn (Memory). They traverse the world and bring news back to Odin. The crow is therefore a symbol of knowledge, clairvoyance, and power.

For the Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, the crow is a cultural hero and a trickster. In Tsimshian and Haida myths, it stole light from the creator to bring it to humans. It is thus associated with creation, light, intelligence, and creative mischief. Among the Celts and in druidism, the crow was linked to the goddess Morrigan, goddess of war and destiny. Far from being only an omen of death, it was seen as a messenger between worlds, capable of guiding warriors and indicating the path of fate.

In Siberian and Mongolian shamanism, the crow is a psychopomp, able to travel between the world of the living and that of the spirits. It is respected as a guide between dimensions. In Asian cultures, in China and Japan, the three-legged crow (Sanzuwu in Japan, Yangwu in China) is a solar and imperial symbol, living in the sun and representing power, longevity, and divine transmission.

The Kingdom of Birds necklace is a tribute to this messenger of the visible and invisible worlds. It takes the form of an oval pendant engraved with a crow flying among the branches of a forest. At the bottom sits a labradorite cabochon whose shifting blue reflections evoke the mystical sky—the crow’s realm—but also this protective stone that, like the bird, opens the doors of clairvoyance. The pendant is attached to its chain by two crow silhouettes flying in opposite directions, like Huginn and Muninn setting out to gather information for Odin. More than a piece of jewelry, it is a talisman, an invitation to embrace the wisdom of the ancients, the power of symbols, and the light hidden behind the shadow.

 

Metal: sterling silver 925

Stone: labradorite.

Stone color: gray, light blue, dark blue

Length: 16.9 in (43 cm).

 

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

Tags : crow, labradorite, forest, elvish, legend, bird, animal, belief, Celtic, elf, Norse, mythology, nature, tree, branch, oval, Viking, sacred, Odin, Huginn, Muninn, druid, Morrigan, goddess, war, Native American, Haida, Tsimshian, totem, shamanism, Siberia, Mongolia, psychopomp, messenger, spirit, China, Japan, Sanzuwu, Yangwu, magic, destiny, clairvoyance, wisdom

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