Hermetic Croix Pateé

Also known as The Templar Cross, worn by the knights on crusade, the cross pattée has been revered as a powerful symbol of protection, a spiritual shield, and used as a talisman to repel negative energies and invoke benevolent forces. In alchemy, the cross pattée represents the eight stages of the Magnum Opus, or Great Work in the quest for enlightenment, and in esotericism and occult circles the cross is imbued with secret meanings, being embraced in their ritual practices and ceremonies. The inscribed Latin mantra ”Quod est superius est sicut quod inferius, et quod inferius est sicut quod est superius," paraphrases to: "As above, so below”. In esoteric traditions, it is regarded as a portal to hidden knowledge and a key to the divine, and symbolizes the 8 stages of spiritual evolution. For Christians, the cross pattée is regarded as accenting the eight beatitudes, each point representing a virtue such as peace, mercy and purity. Meaning and Origin Origin: The earliest known versions of the Emerald Tablet appeared in Arabic sources in the late eighth or early ninth century, with medieval Latin translations emerging later. The phrase is attributed to the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus. Meaning: The central idea is the Principle of Correspondence, which posits a fundamental link and reflection between all levels of reality—the spiritual and the physical, the macrocosm (universe) and the microcosm (humanity or atom). It suggests that the same laws and phenomena are in operation on all planes of existence. In Practice: This principle became a cornerstone of Western occult philosophy and alchemy, offering a key to understanding the mysteries of the universe. It is often interpreted to mean that by observing and understanding the physical world (below), one can gain insight into the spiritual or higher realms (above), and vice versa.

Packaging: Presented in a branded Lychgate green velvet pouch with an attached descriptive kraft hang tag. Packaged in a 4-inch square poly bag, sealed with a round Lychgate sticker.

Designed and hand made in England in fine English pewter. This item is compliant to all jewelry regulations including EU REACH Directives and California Proposition 65.

Approximate Dimensions: Height: 1.57" Width: 1.38" Depth: 0.12" Weight: 1.09oz

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Returns. 14-day return window for unworn pieces - we email a prepaid label as soon as you start the return, no questions asked.

Alchemy England pewter products are each hand-made from the finest quality English Pewter, which, like silver, may naturally tarnish depending upon the conditions to which it is subjected. This may easily be polished to a brilliant, high luster, 'antiqued' patina finish with 'Silvo' polishing wad, (in an emergency, tooth powder or similar can be used). Please do not put pewter in a hot, salty dishwasher, which might seriously corrode the surface.

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Alchemy is the best! And we guarantee our crafted pewter products to be handmade to the highest standards and of the finest materials, and we will therefore repair or replace any purchased item suffering from defects or faulty workmanship, at any time, free of charge! Please note that the lifetime guarantee does not apply to the home and giftware.

Guarantee and Returns Policy

All of Alchemy England 'English Pewter' jewelry and accessories are hand made in England to an unrivaled quality by Alchemy's own craftsmen. The metal we use is classed as "Fine English Pewter". This means that the jewelry/giftware you buy from us does not contain Lead or Cadmium and is made from one of the highest grades of pewter you can get. Unlike some pewter used to manufacture jewelry from other countries, our pewter suppliers closely monitor the content and give us "Batch Essay" breakdowns of the exact metal content with each batch of metal we buy.

All Alchemy England earrings that have a component that goes through your ear lobe, are made from a metal that is safe for you to use. These parts are made from either Surgical Steel for earrings with posts or Silver Plated for earrings with french hooks.

We guarantee any authentic Alchemy item against defects or faulty workmanship and materials! Please note that this does not include general wear and tear or damage caused by the user/owner. This would include such things as surface darkening, (or patination), which is a natural effect, or forced and over-bending of bangles and ear-wraps, etc, which must be done gently to avoid fracture.

In case of any such defects, please return the offending item to us and follow the Returns instructions. We will send it to the UK headquarters to make the appropriate repairs or else replace the item like for like whenever possible. If the item is no longer available, we will offer a credit voucher to an amount equivalent to its original cost.

Material: Fine English pewter (lead-free, nickel-safe). Tin 92%, antimony 7.5%, copper 0.5%.

Made in: Leicestershire, England.

To preserve the finish, avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, perfumes, and cleaning agents. Polish gently with a soft dry cloth.

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