Description
930 Sterling Silver
Full Silver Construction (Pendant & Chain)
Pendant Weight: ~10 grams
Chain Weight: ~4.5 grams
Chain Length: 55 cm
Hypoallergenic Materials
Available for custom orders in various gold karats
This necklace is centered around one of the most enduring and recognizable symbols of Iran: the Lion and the Sun.
Its origins lie in the intersection of astronomical symbolism and royal ideology, where the image of the sun in the sign of Leo was gradually transformed into a political and cultural emblem. Over centuries, this motif evolved within Iranian tradition, eventually becoming a defining symbol of identity, appearing on flags, coins, and state insignia.
In its developed form, the sun represents light, continuity, and the concept of farr—the divine radiance associated with legitimacy and order—while the lion stands as a symbol of strength, sovereignty, and protection.
Together, they form a visual statement that goes beyond decoration:
power standing in defense of light.
Crafted entirely in 930 sterling silver, the piece carries a balanced structure, with a refined pendant suspended on a 55 cm chain that sits naturally on the body while maintaining a strong visual presence.
This is not just a necklace.
It is a symbol that has endured across centuries without losing its meaning.
A lion that stands before the sun,
not to claim it—
but to guard its light.
