This owl pendant represents the ancient Greek symbol of wisdom that hailed from Athens combined with the blue evil eyes for protecting from jealousy and envy. The evil eye belief is found in ancient Greece and Rome, is found in Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions and in folk cultures and preliterate societies. This pendant is made with Sterling Silver that is rhodium plated for better tarnish resistance. Available with 16" - 18", 20" and no chain. - Sterling Silver Evil Eye Jewelry - This pendant has a high polished finish - Evil Eyes may actually have occurred as early as the early Paleolithic era. We find this figure in Jewish, Christian and Muslim cultures as well as Buddhist and Hindu society. The evil eye mal de ojo Nazar Mauvais Oeil or Greek Mattiasma is a curse that is believed to be imposed by a malicious glare, usually against an unwitting person. Many cultures believe that receiving evil eyes can cause misfortune, bad luck or injury - Dimensions: 10 x 30 mm - Made In Greece