Cicada pendants back to metals (click on images to enlarge) two etched sterling silver interlocking pendants 20124.6 x 1 cm (1 7/8 x 7/16 in.) Inspired by the long larval and pupation periods in their life cycle, in many cultures cicadas symbolize the virtues of patience, persistence, and longevity.A charm for two individuals who are in it together for the long haul. Reverse sides of individual pendants were stamped with the couple’s names.