Persian Lion and Sun Half-Moon Necklace — Iranian Heritage Jewellery | SHB Studio

A handmade half-moon stoneware pendant carrying the Shir-o-Khorshid (شیر و خورشید) — the Lion and Sun, one of the oldest and most beloved emblems of Iran.Hand-shaped and kiln-fired in my UK studio.

For thousands of years, the Lion and Sun has stood for the soul of Iran — the lion for courage, dignity, and protection; the sun for light, life, and the rising of new days. Worn close, it is a quiet way to carry your heritage with you, wherever in the world you happen to be.

Each piece is made individually, so the way the glaze settles and the gold catches the light will be unique to your necklace.

A meaningful gift for:

• Nowruz (Persian New Year) — a piece carrying the spirit of Iran for the start of a new year
• Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda) — to celebrate the longest night and the return of light
• Mehregan — the festival of love, light, and friendship
• Birthdays — for anyone with Iranian roots, near or far
• Graduation — a grown-up keepsake to honour identity and new beginnings
• A homecoming or a leaving — for the people who carry Iran in their hearts across borders
• Mother's Day, anniversaries — for the loved ones who taught you where you come from
• For yourself — because some pieces of home are best worn close

Specifications:

• Material: hand-shaped stoneware ceramic, lead-free reactive glaze, fired ceramic transfer (gold-tone)
• Chain: stainless steel rolo (belcher) link with lobster clasp,  tarnish-resistant
• Pendant size: approx. [add cm width × cm height]
• Chain length: [add cm — e.g. 45cm with 5cm extender]
• Care: keep dry, avoid harsh chemicals and perfume; store flat in the gift pouch provided
• Handmade in the UK by SHB Studio

Because each piece is made by hand, slight variations in glaze colour, transfer placement, and edge finish are part of its character. No two are ever identical.