This is a RARE, HARD-TO-FIND, Vintage, NEVER Worn, MINT Condition, Hand-Crafted, Museum Quality “Hand Carved Tear Drop Shaped African Green Opal Pendant 10K White GP Bail Braided Brown Leather Cord Necklace" handmade in Tanzania, Africa in the late-1960s. My neighbor was a British Nurse working in Tanzania during 1968 and received this Necklace as a gift by a person she helped care for. Never worn, it is in MINT Condition with NO rips, tears, marks, stains, cracks, odors, chips or other damage; it comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home. With a drop of approximately 11 1/2 inches, the Oval Spear Head Tear Drop Shaped Pendant measures approximately 2 inches long and approximately 1 1/8th inches wide and the braided brown leather cord closes securely with a Silver Lobster Claw Clasp; the bail is Marked "10K GP". Words can't do this INCREDIBLE Tribal Necklace justice and the workmanship is top-quality. With NO drying or cracking, this BEAUTIFULLY HANDSOME Necklace was hand carved from a piece of African Green Opal with incredible movement and coloring. Strung on a sturdy braided brown leather cord, it can easily be changed to a Silver, White Gold or Platinum Chain to make it more dressy. The large African Green Opal stone has been polished to a smooth finish bringing out the warm tones of reddish brown and rich green coloring with veins and flecks of iridescent Green Opal on the focal point of this earth tone Necklace. This Museum Quality Necklace is UNIQUE and EXTREMELY RARE with a classic Tear Drop Spear Head design that is stylish enough to wear to the office or that weekend concert! It is a piece of Jewelry that is true to nature with an earthy BEAUTY that is sure to compliment everything in your wardrobe. It will become your go to Necklace - just grab and go - you can wear it everyday, with everything and it will make you feel and look good. A one-of-a-kind, handmade Fashion Statement with beautiful opal veins, this EXOTIC Necklace is light weight, simple, handsome and unique, making it a FUN Necklace to wear for cultural significance, spiritual meaning or to add a NATIVE TRIBAL look to any outfit in your wardrobe. It is sure to be complimented on by all who see it, so add a touch of African Flair to your Jewelry Box today!