Chalice Well Pendant

Admirers of inspirational and symbolic jewelry will love Chalice Well pendants and the jewelry's connection to both Christianity and Arthurian legend. The pendants are based on the symbol of one of Britain's ancient and mystical wells, which is said to have healing waters. Find out more about the powerful Chalice Well symbol and the beautiful jewelry inspired by the legendary design.

Many believe that the ancient well in Glastonbury, Somerset, located in the Vale of Avalon between Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Hill, is a place of great power, holiness and healing. Pilgrims of many faiths come to meditate at the Chalice Well garden and drink water from the well. Arthurian lore fans also travel to Chalice Well, in hope of finding a proof that a legend may have lived.

According to the Chalice Well Trust, the organization that owns and manages the Chalice Well, the ancient well has been in existence and use for more than two thousand years. The well has a steady supply of water that never slows or dries up, even during drought. The water contains iron oxide deposits, which give the water a reddish tint.

Visitors to Chalice Well can explore an orchard and special garden, which houses Chalice Well, a Healing Pool, Lion Head Fountain and the Vesica Pool. People can drink and fill pendants or bottles with water at the Lion's Head Fountain. The Chalice Well garden became a World Peace Garden in 2001.

A number of Christian and pagan legends surround Chalice Well. The most famous Christian legend is that the well's water source sprang from the ground when Joseph of Arimathea washed and buried the cup shared by Jesus and the Apostles at the Last Supper. Pagan lore claims that the Chalice Well is a symbol of the sacred feminine.

The famous Chalice Well symbol featured on the cover of the well, was created by architect and archaeologist Frederick Bligh in 1919. The symbol, known as Vesica Piscis, depicts a sword dividing two interlocked circles and foliage to symbolize the Glastonbury Holy Thorn. Bligh described the design as a Christian symbol of the union between heaven and earth.

Some people have also interpreted the interlocking circles to represent the male and female aspects of the pagan Goddess or the Chinese yin and yang.

There are a number of different interpretations of the Chalice Well symbol in jewelry. Here are some popular pendant designs:

• Chalice Well symbol in all metal
• Chalice Well symbol with gem stones
• Vessel pendant with symbol on top
• Vessel pendant with Chalice Well symbol

Vessel pendants allow a person to collect water from the well and keep it with them always as jewelry.

The Chalice Well Trust sells pendants on location and a small selection of pendants online. However, there are some metaphysical websites that also sell versions of the Chalice Well pendant. The following online retailers sell Chalice Well jewelry:

• Chalice Well: The official Chalice Well site sells pendants with water from the well enclosed in a glass vessel. They also sell other jewelry with the Vesica Piscis symbol on it.
• Ventana: Ventana's Blue Moon Collection II section has a selection of pendants with the Chalice Well symbol in all sterling silver or sterling silver with rainbow moonstone.
• Alicia Istanbul's Etsy Shop: Jewelry designer Alicia Istanbul sells a sterling silver pendant with the Chalice Well symbol.
• Stoneage: This British website has a collection of pendants that feature the Chalice Well Vesica Piscis symbol. Pendant styles include crosses and symbol pendants with various gem stones.

The Chalice Well pendant will appeal to anyone who enjoys jewelry inspired by legend. The beautiful Vesica Piscis symbol may also catch the eye of admirers of Celtic jewelry and suitable for men or women of all ages. It is certainly easy to believe that King Arthur held Excalibur by Chalice Well. This may be one of those pieces of jewelry that you buy each member of the family.

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