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Many
have laid claim to inventing geometry and the laying of
early groundwork for the study of triangles, but it is
shrouded in mystery. It is estimated that the earliest uses
of triangles were for surveying and to create perfectly
square corners for buildings. Early mariners used it for
navigation as one French mariner (17th century) stated that
“Navigation is nothing more than a right triangle”.
The Egyptians knew the value of this sturdy shape in the
building of the pyramids. A square or rectangular base with
four lateral triangular faces. The super stable base has
supported the four sides since their creation around 2550 to
2490 B.C…about 4500 years ago. They were built to endure an
eternity.
In celebration of the 1889 World’s Fair in
Paris, the date that marked the 100th anniversary of the
French Revolution, the world-famous Eiffel Tower was
standing tall and proud at 125 meters across and 300 meters
tall. It was completed in 22 months. A square base with long
reaching triangles!
Look at the back of a United
States of America $1 greenback. On the left-hand side is
what is called the Eye of Providence (or the all-seeing eye
of God) which is a symbol that depicts an eye, enclosed in a
triangle, and surrounded by rays of light or glory. It is
meant to represent divine providence, whereby the eye of God
watches over humanity.
As I look around me more intently, I see the triangle
and its influences everywhere. Quite amazing, really.
Three Equal Sides
begins with a CRAW equilateral triangle with an elevated
backing. A beautiful trillion CZ is bezeled in peyote stitch
and sewn to the CRAW base in middle of sides for a great
look. A bezeled pear-shaped CZ pear adds the right touch to
the pendant.
Following the triangular inspiration, the
filled-netting necklace follows the theme in the symbolic
construction and with starting from the central point of the
pendant for a dramatic look. The necklace ends in two
beautiful CZ buttons and a button connector.
Necklace length:
16 ½ inches long. Pendant 2 ¾ inches long by 1 ½ inches
wide at the widest point.
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