A Koala (actually not a Bear) but teddy bear cute, poses on a Eucalyptus branch in this digitized photo. The cabochon beneath has a mother-of-pearl opal glaze, that seems to glow through the transparent picture making the koala appear luminous and metallic. .

An antiqued gold rope necklace pendant setting, appeals to all tastes. Pendant holds a 30mm X 40mm cabochon and measures 2" from bottom tip to top (excluding bail) and is 1 1/2" wide. Included are bail and necklace chain. It is shown with a cable chain, your choice of either 18" or 24 inch length with lobster claw fastener or a 24" ball (bead) chain with spring fastener. Metals in frame and chain are gold plated brass.

 

Koala Facts

Koalas live in Eastern and South-Eastern Australia. Their habitat quality can be measured by density of the food trees. Habitats range from coastal islands and tall eucalypt forests to low woodlands inland.

Koala is one of only three mammals which can survive on a diet of eucalyptus , the foliage being very fibrous and low in nutrition, and to most animals extremely poisonous. Koalas seldom drinks water but obtain it from the eucalyptus leaves, which consist of 50% water.

The Koala lives in the fork of a tree. Each marks their tree as their territory. Even after a koala has died, other koalas usually won’t move into the vacant territory for about a year, or until the scent markings and scratches of the old owner disappear.