Garnet and Opal Sterling Silver Parrot Broach Pendant 3175-PN
Garnet and Opal Sterling Silver Parrot Broach Pendant.
Two in One! This fine piece of jewelry functions both as a pin and a pendant! What a work of art! This broach / pendant features the beautiful image of a parrot in shimmering Sterling Silver. This broach / pendant features and inlaid design made from hand cut stones of block Garnet and lab Opal. These gemstones come together to create a traditional southwest style geometric design. Non Indian made. Suspended from a complimentary chain. This Pendant / Broach is 1-7/8" long and 1/2" wide. Stamped Sterling.
Opal's name evolved from the Roman word opalus from the Greek word opallios - "to see a change of color." The Greek word was a modification of the ancient Indian Sanskrit name for opal, upala, which meant "precious stone." If one spoke in mixed tongues, then opal would be opallios upala, "to see a change of color precious stone." As indicated by the derivation of its name, opal has centuries of history as a treasured gemstone. Historically, beliefs associated with the wearing of opal have varied. The early Greeks thought that opals gave their owners the powers of foresight and prophecy. Romans adored it as a token of hope and purity. Eastern people regarded it as sacred. Arabs believed it fell from heaven. |