As an alternative punishment Poseidon sent Cassiopeia into the heavens, spinning around on her throne for eternity. Number of times this content has been viewed 33 Button to like this content Button to share content Button to report. Luckily for Andromeda she was rescued by the hero Perseus, whom she later married. Cepheus and Cassiopeia accepted the advice and chained their daughter to a rock as an offering to the sea monster. Shocked at the attack, Cepheus consulted an oracle who advised him that the only way to appease Poseidon was to sacrifice their daughter. The Nereids passed on their displeasure at Cassiopeia’s vain comments to the sea god Poseidon who immediately dispatched a sea monster to destroy Aethiopia. One day Cassiopeia proclaimed to the Nereids, female spirits of the sea famed for their beauty, that both she and her daughter were more beautiful and radiant than any of them. Cassiopeia was the wife of King Cepheus of Aethiopia and mother to the beautiful Princess Andromeda. I am always open to suggestions should you prefer your pendant set with other gemstones, please contact me and we'll discuss it.Ĭassiopeia was a queen from Greek mythology whose legendary vanity and arrogance ultimately led to her downfall. This necklace is READY TO SHIP and will arrive beautifully packed in a black box. It has an extra 6 cm extension in case you prefer it a bit longer. The pendant measures approximately 50 x 20 mm (2 x 0.8 inch) and the length of the necklace is 45 cm ( approx. Please choose your favourite finish in the menu at the bottom of this page. The pendant pictured here has been oxidised for a better contrast, but you can also order it in white silver. I chose gemstones that roughly correspond to the real colours of Cassiopeia stars: natural citrine (3.5 mm), synthetic blue spinel (3.5 mm and 2.5 mm) and white cubic zirconia (2.75 mm). Newcomer to my Constellation Collection: The Cassiopeia Necklace is made entirely of sterling silver and the little stars are brilliant cut gemstones. Gemstones: Citrine, Synthetic blue spinel, white cubic zirconia
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