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Carved Opal of a Horse's Head - FJ.3260
Origin: Australia
Collection: Opal Pendant
Medium: Opal/Gold
Additional Information: Unusual carved opal of a horse head set is a pendant of 18-karat gold.
$1,400.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Since the dawn of time, man has been fascinated
by the graceful power of the horse. Herds of
horses are depicted on the walls of caves far
older than recorded history, while in the ancient
near east the horse was associated with nobility.
In the classical age, artists superbly captured the
beauty of the animal in paintings and sculpture
alike. This exquisite pendant, carved from a
single piece of fiery opal, shows a lively horse
with a windblown mane. It evokes the splendid
horses that pull the chariot of the moon on the
pediment of the Parthenon in Athens. With its
iridescent, multi-colored beauty, opal seems the
perfect gem for such a vision. A unique
adornment for those who always keep a part of
their heart free and untamed. The opal has been
prized since antiquity. Within its depths, one sees
the rich variety of colors for which other gems
are famed: the purple of amethyst, the red of
ruby, the sea green of emerald as well as gold
and silver. The name of the gem is thought to
derive from the word qphthalmius, pertaining to
the eye, and the stone is valued for its ability to
avert evil. In the east, opals are sought as
amulets to prevent disease, and they are also
believed to improve eyesight. Any person gazing
upon this brilliant gem will be rewarded with
beauty.
- (FJ.3260)
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