The "Key of Solomon" is a grimoire of ceremonial magic attributed to King Solomon. God, impressed with Solomon's selfless pursuit of wisdom and justice, sent an angel to instruct him on a Sacred Art. Written down for the benefit of his son Rehoboam, the manuscript was later unearthed by Babylonian philosophers. The grimoire describes a series of planetary pentacles and the intentions and functions they serve. The grimoire describes the 2nd Pentacle of Venus as "obtaining grace and honour, and for all things which belong unto Venus, and for accomplishing all thy desires herein." The letters round and within the pentagram form the names of spirits of Venus. The versicle is from Canticles viii. 6:--'Place me as a signet upon thine heart, as a signet upon thine arm, for love is strong as death.' Talismans of Venus are best dedicated to use on Friday within the first hour after sunrise. Pass the pendant through incense smoke having Venusian affinity, such as rose or other sweetly smelling flowers.

• Measures 1 1/4 inches (3.1 cm) in diameter
• Solid jewelers bronze
• Single sided design