Vintage Rhodochrosite Horn GF Pendant 1940's our vintage horn series are orginal carved horn pieces crafted into pendants with goldfilled wire by a NYC jeweler for Luxe Curations. This is a limited collection of new old stock items.
Rhodochrosite is Argentina's "national gemstone". Colorado officially named rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002. It is sometimes called "Rosa del Inca", "Inca Rose" or Rosinca. It was first described in 1813 in reference to a sample from present-day Romania. The name is derived from the combination of Greek words rodon, meaning rose and chrosis, meaning coloring.
The perfect piece to begin or add to your collection! Wear it alone or layer with other pieces to create a dramatic statement piece. Shown on a chain for display purposes only, each piece is sold individually so that you can customize your own collection
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DIMENSIONS: 1.75" L x .25" W
MATERIALS: Rhodochrosite and gold filled loop
FACTS & HISTORY: The Cornicello (Corno) begins in ancient times, during the Greek empire. Shaped like an animal horn, it is used to symbolize the Moon Goddess, Luna. It was created to protect from the Evil Eye.
According another theory, the horn-shaped amulet was used to invoke the goddess's favor and bring good luck to the wearer.
The Cornicello is also sometimes thought to have originated as a phallic symbol, representing a symbol of fertility and the power of creation.
