Deer antler matrix opal pendant

Based on the theme of "wearable nature," we create accessories and small items using deer antlers, buffalo horns, iridescent coral, natural stones, etc. on Okushiri Island in Hokkaido. This is a deer antler matrix opal pendant. It's hard to tell from the photo, but the blue and green play of colors is beautiful to the naked eye. Black matrix opal is characterized by its jet black color and the beautiful sparkle that can be seen within it. It emits a sparkling shine that seems to contain the universe or a planetarium. The origin of the word opal is the ancient Indian Sanskrit word "upala," which means "treasure stone." In ancient times, this stone was also called the "stone of the gods" and the "stone of hope," and in Egypt and Babylon it was used as a talisman of light and water, and in Greek times it was considered a gemstone that could predict the future. ■Material: Deer antler ■Species: "Cervidae, Ezo deer" ■Scientific name: "Cervus nippon yesoensis" ■Natural stone: Australian black matrix opal ■String: Deerskin string (approx.) 90cm ■Size: (approx.) 39mm long x 26mm wide