The Egyptians saw the lotus flower as a symbol of rebirth. It closes at night and sinks underwater, then re-emerges and blooms again in the morning . Thus the flower became a natural symbol of creation and the sun. This necklace depicts 2 closed flowers and 3 open ones with an art nouveau design aesthetic. A faceted green amethyst hangs from the bottom flower. The chain is white and brass sparkle chain and is 17 inches in length. The pendant is 1.75 inches long.