The sun has always been a favorite muse in jewelry, but its presence in adornment goes back further than most realize. Ancient cultures wore solar symbols not just for aesthetics, but for power—Egyptians crafted sun disks to invoke Ra’s divine favor, while the Incas revered the sun as their ultimate deity, embedding golden rays into everything from temples to headdresses. Fast forward a few centuries, and celestial jewelry saw a resurgence during the 1970s and 80s, aligning with New Age spirituality and the boho aesthetic. Brass, an affordable yet warm-toned metal, became a favorite medium for sun-themed designs, making pieces like this feel both vintage and timeless.