This piece draws from the long tradition of Gnostic magical gemstones, which were believed to hold the power to protect, heal, and guide the wearer through esoteric wisdom. These gemstones were often inscribed with complex symbols, divine figures, and sacred prayers, blending Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Near Eastern iconography. Gnosticism itself emphasized secret knowledge (gnosis) that could transcend the material world, offering spiritual liberation. The design of this amulet is based on a 3rd