The Commonwealth Star is a seven-pointed star symbolising the Federation of Australia, which came into force on the 1st of January 1901.  Six points of the Star represent the six original states of the Commonwealth of Australia, while the seventh point represents Australia's territories and any future states.  The Commonwealth Star Pendant by Georgini has 72 stones representing the Nations and territories of the Commonwealth and celebrating the Australian Athletes who combine under the banner of the Commonwealth in a magical display of the power of the human spirit.  The Commonwealth Star Pendant by Georgini is crafted from luxurious Rhodium plated 925 sterling silver and measures approximately 24.2.mm long by 17.1mm wide, it comes on a 41cm chain with a 5cm extension.