{"product_id":"janus-pendant-necklace","title":"Etruscan Janus Double Headed Roman Pendant Necklace, Gold or Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Doorkeeper on a Chain: The Janus Pendant Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roman god pendant comes in antique gold plate or silver plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 karat antique gold plated or silver plated pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedallion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double headed Janus necklace, god of beginnings pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe God of Doors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanus was the Roman spirit of doorways, arches and beginnings. His double face looks both ways, as a door does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomans honored him first in many rituals. A god of beginnings pendant keeps that place of honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeace and War\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Janus Geminus in the Forum was a bronze shrine with double doors. Its doors stood open in war and closed in peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double headed Janus necklace echoes that image of a threshold. Every door in Rome had its guardian, and this was the greatest of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Janus pendant necklace at the collarbone. The medallion has a nice weight. Wipe with a soft cloth and store it flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Roman god pendant makes a thoughtful gift at a new start. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Janus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how Janus, god of doors and beginnings, gave his name to January. A god of beginnings pendant carries that old watchfulness. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/print\/article\/300515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJanus - Britannica\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Gold Plate","offer_id":1192432823,"sku":"7885-Gold","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Plate","offer_id":5755377859,"sku":"7885-Silver","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/5a8f984a0c7e1048d6b10418bb7e09db.jpg?v=1790890006","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/janus-pendant-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}