The Story: These tiny parols got a bejeweled upgrade from 2022! But don't let size fool you – these parol drops are quite eye-catching with their edgy shape and frosted jewel-tone accents set against a brilliant gold background. Like their name suggests, they absolutely sparkle! Every Christmas, homes and buildings all over the country are adorned with parols, star-shaped lanterns which represent the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three kings to find the baby Jesus. The word parol comes from the Spanish farol, which means 'lantern'. During the Spanish colonial period, the lanterns were used to light the way of the nine-day Christmas novena procession. At the time, the parol was a simple rectangular or oblong shape. It wasn't until the American colonial period that it acquired its iconic five-pointed star shape, which inspired this collection. Size: Drops 4.5 cm. Materials: Glass seed beads, waxed thread, gold-tone stainless steel posts and backs. Stainless steel findings make these safe for sensitive ears. Preorder. Ships out between October to November, in time for Christmas!