Cintāmaṇi

A striking vintage bronze lion brooch with a pearl swinging off it.

The lion, revered as the “king of beasts,” has long symbolized courage, power, strength, nobility, and royalty. Across cultures and faiths, from Christianity to Hinduism to Buddhism, it is celebrated as a guardian, leader, and divine presence.

Cast in bronze, the brooch carries the resonance of one of humanity’s earliest sacred metals. Bronze is cherished for its ritual potency, timeless beauty, and historical role in crafting mirrors that reflected not just images, but spirit and essence. Astrologically, it is a favored metal for our lions, the Leos, but also holds connections to Gemini and Virgo.

Crowning the piece is a luminous pearl, often regarded as a talisman of wisdom, serenity, and good fortune. Steeped in oceanic magic, pearls embody the fluid grace of water - inviting healing, balance, and flow into the wearer’s life.

Wear it on your jacket, hat or as you like it…