Precious Oval-shaped natural mineralized Operculum Pendants, framed in stainless steel.
The Opercula are the cover of the univalve molluscs of the Turbinidae family of gastropods. They use it to close the shell to protect themselves from predatory animals.
The operculum is known in various ways, they are cited as ears, sea eyes, Eye of Saint Lucia, eye of Venus or eye of the Virgin.
They have been used in jewelry since Roman times.
Approximate size - 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.0 cm
The pendant you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown, since the minerals are natural and all pendants are exclusive .
Origin - Madagascar
Properties
The most widespread name of the Operculums is that of "Eyes of Santa Lucía", alluding to the patron saint of the blind and lawyer of sight.
The above properties are not a promise to cure ailments. Annotations have been taken from esoteric books and online resources
