The Legend The magatama 勾玉 is an ancient Japanese symbol that represents the avoidance of evil and the magic of good fortune in Shintō traditions. The Pendant Our MAGATAMA pendant represents a unique twist on the original design, forgoing the usual glass used in favor of the beautiful katana steel our brand is known for. Each piece is handcrafted by our Smith and his apprentices through an arduous and time consuming process, and will serve to bring you good fortune in your endeavors. Like any of our accessories, the MAGATAMA comes with a custom bamboo box. Safety As the smith does not mix chromium into the metal, your MAGATAMA pendant should be kept away from water. We have applied a layer of lacquer to give the pendant a measure of water resistance, but it is always better to be safe than sorry! As this layer will eventually wear off over the course of normal wear, it is highly recommended to replace it with a jewelry sealant (or an alternative) to protect the finishing of the pendant and maintain its water resistance. Stainless Option Due to popular demand, we now offer a stainless clad variant of our MAGATAMA pendant! The metals used in the forging of this piece are of a lower carbon content with a limited chromium mix in order to provide greatly increased resistance to water based corrosion. Please note that this metal is not fully stainless, and thus should not be left exposed to water for extended periods of time. As of the 3rd of May 2025, our smith has homogenized our steel variants into a single steel type that will be used across all of our pendants. As such, all pendants will now have the similar levels of quality and resistance as the variant previously titled as "Stainless Clad Steel" at a reduced price. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions! Photo credits: Lindsay Lewis @ https://rosiesunday.me
