The Unicorn

The unicorn is a legendary animal from European folklore that resembles a white horse with a large, pointed, spiralling horn projecting from its forehead and sometimes, a goat's beard.

First mentioned by the ancient Greeks, it became the most important imaginary animal of the middle ages and Renaissance when it was commonly described as an extremely wild woodland creature, a symbol of purity and grace, which could only be captured by a virgin.

It's horn was said to have the power to render poisoned water potable and to heal sickness. Until the 19th century, belief in unicorns was widespread among historians, alchemists, writers, poets, naturalists, physicians and theologians.

Our Ruby Unicorn pendant

Our 24k gold dipped Unicorn is hand pierced out of brass sheet. Wear him on delicate 45cm gold tone chain. Great for starting corny, horny conversations.

Stats: Pendant measures approx 4.5 cm across including horn and tail and 1cm in height along the width of it's body (excluding legs). He's 2cm in height including the legs.