“Gāvash” Handmade Silver Brooch with Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, and Mirror Accents

Gāvash is more than an ornament — it’s a talisman, a whisper from the deep past. Inspired by the ancient Zoroastrian reverence for the primordial bull (Gāw ī ēwdād), this handcrafted brooch embodies the soul of myth and the memory of a cosmology where life began with a sacred animal.

According to Iranian cosmology rooted in the Avesta, the first bull was a divine being — a source of life, fertility, and blessings. From its essence, all plant and animal life sprang forth. The Gāvash brooch draws on this story not as nostalgia, but as quiet reverence — a way to carry ancient wisdom in a contemporary form.

Crafted in silver, the brooch features a deep blue lapis lazuli that channels the night sky and the mysteries of creation. A teardrop-shaped turquoise stone crowns the piece, evoking the earth’s vitality and the sacred veins of Persia. Mirror elements flank the turquoise, symbolizing reflection and divine presence, while two silver drops, shaped like leaves or tears, dangle beneath — perhaps mourning, or perhaps germinating new life.

The design is symbolic, minimalist, yet emotionally rich. Whether worn as a cultural statement or a deeply personal token, Gāvash speaks to origins, cycles, and unseen connections between all living things.

This brooch is entirely handmade and one-of-a-kind.