MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, Turquoise, Opal, Pink and Purple Agate.

MEASUREMENTS:

Bead pendant measures approximately 1/4" and 3/8" at widest point,and has a 4-mm opening.

DESCRIPTION:

What a Delightful pendant! The pendant is hand made out of genuinesterling silver and Multicolor inlay. The inlay consists of realTurquoise, Pink and Purple Agate, along with man made Opal. Theinlay is carefully set, while thin silver lines can be seen inbetween for a lovley finish. The pendant is stamped sterling andhallmarked.

Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is believed thatturquoise tends to bring good fortune, strength and helps overcomeillness. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders calledTurks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkeycenturies ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since thetime of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The naturalvariations that occur in turquoise are part of their appeal andbeauty.

Most people know Opal for its distinctive play of color, it issemi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water,and it gets its name from the Latin word "Oplus" meaning preciousstone. Opal is October's birthstone. It is believed to releaseself-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens one'spsychic and mystical qualities.