THE STORY BEHIND THE JEWELRY
MATERIALS:
Sterling silver and Turquoise.
MEASUREMENTS:
Necklace measures approximately 26-1/2" long and weighs 99 grams.
DESCRIPTION:
Add this stunning necklace to your jewelry collection! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand strung out of genuine sterling silver and real Turquoise beads. The necklace is made up of FIVE strands that consist of: 8-mm Turquoise rondelle beads, 5-mm silver round beads, 8-mm silver cones, along with Turquoise free formed beads that have an average measurement of 7-mm. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone and bead for a beautiful look. The cones are stamped sterling.
Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is believed that turquoise tends to bring good fortune, strength and helps overcome illness. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since the time of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The natural variations that occur in turquoise are part of their appeal and beauty.