The ancient practice of lost wax casting is very much alive in Romy Mittelman’s work. She loves experimenting with the wax’s texture and malleability before it is cast into silver or gold. Her latest range explores spiritual and religious iconography, elevating the multi-talented and multi-tasking everyday heroines of contemporary society to the realm of the immortals. Romy’s journey as a jeweller began in 2003 in Rome, and she now shares her wealth of knowledge with jewellery students at Melbourne Polytechnic.

This blackened silver pendant features the Goddess of Protection. Her many hands hold all a woman requires to tackle the working week including money, a dagger (for emergencies only), a bell to ward off evil and the keys to open any emotional lock. The Serpent of Unseen Danger is her constant companion, detecting other ‘snakes in the grass’ should they approach.

By wearing the Goddess of Protection one is able to activate one’s own self-protective powers in the home or at work.

Oxidised sterling silver pendant and chain.

The pendant measures 28x17mm, and the chain is 45cm in length