The luminously beautiful, this extraordinary vintage hand carved mother of pearl peacock pendant is a true wearable treasure. The natural iridescence of the mother of pearl shell shifts and shimmers with every movement flashing breathtaking rainbow hues of pink, blue, green, gold and lavender that make this pendant appear almost supernatural in natural light. The reverse shows the beautiful natural shell surface with its characteristic layered nacre structure. The Peacock represents beauty, immortality, and royalty. Measurements: 3" L X 1.5" W Material: Genuine mother of pearl, natural shell, confirmed by characteristic iridescent nacre Size: 3" length Carving: Hand carved in high relief — detailed feather texture throughout with exceptional artisanship Design: Bird in full wing-fan display in the central bird figure with dramatically spread feathers radiating outward in full oval composition Surface: Front has deeply carved relief figure. The back has natural polished shell surface with beautiful nacre layering Iridescence: Extraordinary rainbow iridescence with pink, blue, green, gold, lavender hues as it shifts with light and viewing angle