Sterling Silver MD Charm, Caduceus Charm, Medical Jewelry

Sterling Silver MD Caduceus Jewelry - With Strong Ties to Paganism, the Caduceus is recognized internationally as the symbol of Medicine, and symbolizes Healing of the Body, Mind and Spirit. Cast in Solid .925 Sterling Silver, this MD Caduceus Charm measures approximately 21mm tall by 11mm wide. Slip onto your favorite Charm Bracelet or use as a Necklace Pendant.

MD Caduceus Charm
Overall Size : 21mm x 11mm = ~3/4+" x ~1/2"
Metal : Solid Sterling Silver
Made in the USA
Comes with a Sterling Silver Jump-ring (not shown).
Sold by : Charm, Necklace or Earring

Caduceus Symbolism
With Strong Ties to Paganism, the Caduceus is recognized internationally as the symbol of Medicine, and symbolizes Healing of the Body, Mind and Spirit!

Two elements are combined in the Caduceus:
1 - Carried by Mercury, the wing-footed messenger of the Gods (also Roman soldiers during flag of truce), the staff of peace was once borne by Roman military emissaries to signify a cessation of hostilities.

2 - Sesculapius, the Roman God of Medicine appeared during a plague in Rome in the form of a snake. Snakes have through the millenium represented eternal life & revelation of truth (shedding of the skin), and are often credited with being able to search out medicinal herbs.