The Sun Lives Within — Sterling Silver & 24ct Gold Keum-boo Pendant

A meditative piece for those who carry the cosmos in their spirit. The Sun Lives Within pendant merges celestial symbolism with profound personal meaning, its radiant centre embodying the sun's life-giving force, while the reverse bears the inscription "The Sun Lives Within", a quiet reminder of inner strength and cosmic connection.

What makes this piece technically remarkable is the use of keum-boo, an ancient Korean goldsmithing technique in which 24ct gold is permanently fused onto sterling silver through heat and pressure, without solder or adhesive. The result is a bond as enduring as the symbolism it carries.

Hand-forged by Fabio Oliveira (shortlisted for the DCCI Future Makers Award) in Cork, Ireland, this unisex pendant is part of the My Sun Collection, born from a music-guided creative process where each hammer stroke and every application of gold honours the universe's boundless beauty. Produced as a numbered edition from 100% recycled sterling silver.

A wearable talisman for those who embrace their own light.

Materials: 100% recycled sterling silver, 24ct gold keum-boo
Dimensions: 2.5cm (H) × 2.3cm (L)
Chain: Sterling silver snake chain, 20" / 50cm
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