Small Roman Moon Charm

Roman moon charm as a detailed replica.

This authentic Roman moon amulet is designed in the shape of a crescent moon and represents the female powers.

The historical model for this moon charm was the archaeological find of a Roman lunula amulet from Switzerland, which was found in the ancient Roman settlement of Augusta Raurica in the upper town of Insula 8.

The Roman moon charm dates from 100 to 200 A.D. Lunula amulets can be found in almost all Roman settlements, military camps and burial grounds during this period.

Link to the original moon charm...

The moon-shaped lunula amulets of the Romans symbolically represented the moon goddess Luna. In ancient Rome, it was customary for girls and young women to wear such a moon amulet around their neck until the day of their wedding. It was supposed to promise fertility and blessings as well as protection from the evil eye.

In modern interpretation, the moon is seen as a symbol of feminine strength and identity. It not only symbolises a woman's fertility, but also sensuality, intuition and creativity.

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2 cm.

You can buy the moon charm in high-quality bronze or genuine silver-plated.
Alternatively, you can also order it in 925 sterling silver (please note delivery time).
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A 1 metre long black leather strap is included with the Roman lunula charm.

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Moon amulets, known as lunullae, were widespread throughout the Mediterranean region. Girls wore these moon charms as apotropaic amulets, equivalent to the so-called bulla worn by boys. Both amulets were intended as talismans to help against sorcery or evil powers, but especially to protect against the evil eye.

With their crescent moon shape, these Roman amulets symbolised female powers and thus symbolised the power of the moon and its workings. The moon amulet was also intended to protect the unborn child and protect the mother from harm.

However, these crescent-shaped amulets were not only widely used as lucky charms in Roman times, but also among the Germanic tribes, as numerous finds from free Germania prove.

Such lunula amulets are also depicted on several portraits from Roman times. Here is a link to a painting from the excavations in Hawara, which depicts a women with pendant in the shape of a crescent moon.