Mythical Necklace victorian Cherub on bird Winged Guardian Fairy Art Nouveau influence Chandelier Bib Choker Greek Roman mythology

In many cultures, birds are thought to be a supernatural link between Heaven and Earth. In India birds represent departed souls; whereas in Christian art, birds are often portrayed as saved souls. In Greece, the mythical Phoenix represents the resurrection of mortals born again from ashes  (think Harry Potter) and in Asia birds are symbols of immortality. In many religions, Angels are depicted as winged humanoids. They guard mankind and act as mediators between Heaven and the Earthborn (us).. This angel is riding on the bird in a rich antiqued brass with many petals of filigree raindrops all around him. He is quite large ( 2 1/2" long). The necklace will go up to 18 1/2" long ( it has an extender with a faceted glass aurora borealis bead on it to represent the stars as they sparkle when they fly to the moon.     Ask about our ten percent off special before you buy, it could save you a lot of money.   VintageSparkles offers Layaway on all our pieces regardless of which site it comes from.All layaway payments will need to be in the form of a check or money order only. Please remember that vintage & antique items are not mint, nor are they perfect but they sure are full of old history and charm. Please use photos to make your decisions and read our policies prior to buying so you can have an excellent experience with us.    Please use this number when ordering ga000665 . If you want to see more of these pretties this is the link to my etsy store. http://www.vintagesparkles.etsy.com/ or visit our gallery on pinterest where you can see all our pieces at once  http://pinterest.com/etsyvsparkles/sparkles-in-my-etsy-store/