Bring the serene beauty of the ocean to your everyday style with this stunning, large-scale 5-point sand dollar pendant necklace. Featuring a beautifully textured, gold-tone finish, this statement piece captures the intricate, organic details of a real sand dollar. The 15" inch snake is gold is in perfect condition with working safety clasp. The pendant loop (bail) is a darker color, probably replaced (please view photos carefully), priced accordingly. The sand dollar does not react to a magnet, so not sure if pendant is an actual sand dollar that has been dipped or silver alloy.
Worn as a jewelry talisman, a sand dollar acts as a daily reminder to explore life with an open heart while maintaining a healthy sense of boundaries and self-protection. This summer staple is looking for a new forever home and would look fantastic with your chic poolside assemble!
* Gold Tone Dipped Sand Dollar (not sold gold)
* No Maker's Mark
* 15" inch Snake Chain Included
* Approx. 2" inches wide x 1.75" inches tall ( Not perfectly round)
* Pendant & Chain - 25.24 grams
* c. 1980's - 1990's
Because they are born of the ocean, sand dollars carry a strong connection to water energy. In metaphysical practices, water represents emotions. Sand dollars are believed to help balance our emotional and pragmatic selves, assisting in "washing away" old emotional patterns, past mistakes, and stagnant energy that prevent personal growth. They encourage self-forgiveness and a fresh start.
In folklore, the sand dollar is often associated with peaceful ocean symbolism. A popular legend says that breaking open a dead sand dollar reveals five tiny, bone-like structures that resemble doves of peace.
Much like counting the rings on a tree trunk, scientists can count growth rings on the hard plates of a sand dollar to determine how old it is. They typically live up to 6 to 10 years!
The beautiful 5-point petal pattern on the top of a sand dollar isn't just for decoration; those pores are actually specialized breathing tubes that help the creature absorb oxygen from the water.