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Rod of Asclepius necklace | 18K gold vermeil
A gold rod of Asclepius necklace for the doctor, nurse or paramedic who wears gold every day. The single snake on a staff has been the healer's sign since ancient Greece, and it suits the whole of a career: the graduation, the first post and the years of work that follow.
Who It's For
- a daughter or granddaughter graduating in medicine
- a friend who has just qualified as a doctor or nurse
- a medical student treating themselves after a hard year
- a doctor, nurse or paramedic who wears gold every day
- a partner, mother or colleague in medicine
Jasmin H. gave it to a friend: “I bought it as a gift for a friend and she was incredibly happy!” Angela L. bought her own: “I bought it for me as a ‘present’ because I finished my 5th year of medical school. It's really beautiful, well made, you can see the good quality.”
Where the Rod Appears Today
When the World Health Organization was founded in 1948, its first World Health Assembly chose an emblem with the rod at its centre, over the United Nations symbol. In the 1970s the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took up the Star of Life, a blue six-armed star with the rod in the middle, as the sign of emergency medical services. It now marks many ambulances and paramedic uniforms, and each arm stands for one stage of emergency care, from detection to definitive care. Many national medical associations carry the rod in their emblems too.
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FAQ
What is gold vermeil, and how big is the pendant?
Gold vermeil is a 2.5 micron layer of 18K gold over solid sterling silver. Nickel-free and hypoallergenic. The pendant is 33 mm long (about 1.3 inches), roughly 1.3 times the width of a 2-euro coin, and hangs from a single loop at the top on a 45 cm (17.7 inch) gold vermeil chain with a 5 cm (2 inch) extender, so it can be worn at 45 or 50 cm. Wipe it with a soft cloth, store it dry and take it off before swimming to keep the gold bright.
Is there a silver version, or a ring?
Yes. The same rod of Asclepius comes in sterling silver, at the same 33 mm. Choose the finish the recipient already wears. For a ring, there is a rod of Asclepius band and a signet ring, both in sterling silver.
Can it arrive before the graduation?
Usually, yes. DHL Express delivers free in 1-5 business days, with import duties and taxes paid by us, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. It comes in a ready-to-gift jewelry box and festive envelope. If it isn't right, our 30-day “Love It or Return It” policy applies.
Why does the Hippocratic Oath begin with Asclepius?
The ancient oath opens with a vow by Apollo the physician, by Asclepius, and by his daughters Hygieia and Panacea, the goddesses of health and of cure. The oath is usually dated to the 5th or 4th century BC and is traditionally linked to Hippocrates. Few medical schools use the original today. Many use modern pledges, such as the World Medical Association's Declaration of Geneva, first adopted in 1948, which leave the gods out but keep the promise to put the patient first.
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