This Great Blue Heron skull pendant measures 2" in total length. It is cast in sterling silver . It is completely 3D and proportionately perfect, as the pictures reveal. The heavy 3mm chain passes right through the natural optic hole within the eye sockets suspending the skull perfectly. Herons and egrets were hunted during the 19th century for their plumes. Their beautiful feathers were used to decorate hats made for women. This led to the depletion of many heron species. As such, heron hunting was outlawed in the early 20th century. MOON RAVEN DESIGNS: Please check out the rest of our shop by clicking: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mrd74?ref=si_shop QUESTIONS: We are always happy to answer any of your questions, so please contact us via convo, we would love to hear from you! PACKAGING: All Moon Raven Designs pieces arrive in a custom Moon Raven Designs Gift Box. Should you need a gift note to be included, please let us know in the notes section upon checkout.