MATERIALS:

Sterling silver and real Turquoise.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 18-1/4" long. 

DESCRIPTION: 

This is truly an outstanding necklace that will make a great impression! This piece of Southwest style jewelry is hand strung out of genuine sterling silver and real Turquoise beads. The necklace consists of: 2-mm silver round beads, along with Turquoise beads that beautifully graduate allowing the largest center Tear Drop bead to measure 23-mm and the smallest beads at the end to measure 8-mm.

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 its appeal and beauty.