Hidden Aquitaine Sundial- Hematite & Pewter with Chain -Exceptional

Hematite "Hidden" Aquitaine Sundial The sundial is hidden on the reverse side of the hematite stone. This version of the Aquitaine sundial looks like a locket from the front, but its open back reveals the Aquitaine sundial ring. It is decorated with a Celtic Sun on the front, containing a beautiful semi-precious heematite stone in its center. The "Hidden" Aquitaine is hand-crafted in pewter with a 3/4" diameter and comes with an 18" metal alloy chain and instructions. Nicely packaged. Hidden Aquitaine directions The back of the pendant marks: the Summer Solstice with a dot and a "S" the Spring & Fall Equinox with a dot and a "S-F" the Winter Solstice with a dot and a "W" Using the marks on the outer dial, place the hole in the outer ring on the season. Suspend the dial by the chain with the hole facing the sun. A bead of light will mark the approximate time inside the back of the pendant. (Remember to add 1 hour during daylight savings time - if you have it.) The Aquitaine sundial combines science and a bit of historical romance. The result is this replica of the one that Eleanor of Aquitaine presented to King Henry II of England. Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis IV of France in 1137 shortly before his ascension to the throne. She bore him two daughters. That marriage was annulled in 1152 when her husband questioned her fidelity. Historical legend tells of the sundial Eleanor gave to Henry Plantagenet (King Henry II) of England in that same year. In response, he had one made for Eleanor that was inlaid with diamonds. It was engraved with the words Carpe Diem (Sieze the Day).