Etruscan Janus Double Headed Roman Pendant Necklace, Gold or Silver Plate

A Doorkeeper on a Chain: The Janus Pendant Necklace

Two bearded faces gaze in opposite directions on a round medallion. This Janus pendant necklace measures 0.85 in across and hangs on an 18 in chain.

The Roman god pendant comes in antique gold plate or silver plate.

Product Details

• Material: 24 karat antique gold plated or silver plated pewter
• Medallion: 0.85 in diameter
• Chain: 18 in
• Style: Double headed Janus necklace, god of beginnings pendant
• Origin: Made in USA

The God of Doors

Janus was the Roman spirit of doorways, arches and beginnings. His double face looks both ways, as a door does.

Romans honored him first in many rituals. A god of beginnings pendant keeps that place of honor.

Peace and War

The Janus Geminus in the Forum was a bronze shrine with double doors. Its doors stood open in war and closed in peace.

A double headed Janus necklace echoes that image of a threshold. Every door in Rome had its guardian, and this was the greatest of them.

Wearing and Display

Wear the Janus pendant necklace at the collarbone. The medallion has a nice weight. Wipe with a soft cloth and store it flat.

A Roman god pendant makes a thoughtful gift at a new start. See more in our Museum Jewelry Necklaces.

About Janus

The month of January takes its name from Janus. His festival fell on January 9. This Janus pendant necklace puts a calendar god around your neck. The double headed Janus necklace is a tidy talisman for beginnings.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read how Janus, god of doors and beginnings, gave his name to January. A god of beginnings pendant carries that old watchfulness. Janus - Britannica