Armenian Eagle Alphabet Sterling Silver Pendant, Silver Alphabet Necklace, Armenian Necklace, Armenian Letters, Symbol, Art Pendant, Gift for Her Him This is a stunning handmade Armenian alphabet pendant in sterling silver .925 blackening to ensure that each alphabet come out at is best with the Armenian eagle and eternity sign. Length 3.5cm – 1.37in Width 1.5cm – 0.59in Chain Length 44cm – 17.32in Weight 7gr The Armenian alphabet is an alphabetic writing system used to write Armenian. It was developed around 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader. The system originally had 36 letters; eventually, three more were adopted. The alphabet was also in wide use in the Ottoman Empire around the 18th and 19th centuries. The state of Armenia has put the image of the eagle on its coat of arms, this can help explain why it is considered the national animal of Armenia. The eagle was chosen as the national symbol of Armenia because of its power, courage, patience, wisdom and nobility in the animal kingdom.