Macrame Shiva Eye Pendant Necklace: Operculum Cats Eye Jewelry

The operculum, meaning little lid, is the anatomical structure which exists in many groups of sea snails and freshwater snails, and also in a few groups of land snails.
The operculum serves as a sort of "trapdoor" to close the opening of the shell when the soft parts of the animal are retracted. The shape of the operculum varies greatly from one family of gastropods to another. It is fairly often circular, or more or less oval in shape. In species where the operculum fits snugly, its outline corresponds exactly to the shape of the opening of the shell and it serves to seal the entrance of the shell.
The operculum of certain species of Turbinidae is sometimes used as an organic "gemstone" in jewelry.

These opercula are commonly known as "cats eye" (or more recently "Shiva's eye").
As a special piece of jewellery the Shiva Eye has a unique charisma, as a protective and lucky stone it symbolizes the "Third Eye of Shiva" and watches over the one who bears it. The Third Eye represents the eye of knowledge and wisdom, the centre of omniscience of the god of fertility, Shiva, who unites male and female. The spiral on the backside of the Shiva Eye symbolizes development and motion and is a strong and important symbol for protection against bad energies. It bundles and strengthens positive energies. The Shiva Eye has a universally positive effect on your natural well being.

measures: 3.6 cm Long (not including the loop)
3.4 cm Wide

The pendant is wrapped using a technique called macrame ,the art of knot tying. It is wrapped tightly using soft waxed cord.

Your necklace will come in a white gift box.

Your necklace will come on a 16 inch adjustable to 18 inch waxed cord unless you choose another option from the drop down menu.

This necklace is metal free.

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