MATERIALS:
Sterling silver and man made Pink Opal.
MEASUREMENTS:
Necklace measures approximately 17-3/4" inside circumference, and the center pendant measures approximately 1-1/4" long and 1-5/8" wide.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a very exquisite necklace that must not be overlooked! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand crafted, by artist Verley Betone, out of genuine sterling silver and a man made Pink Opal stone. The chain necklace has a center pendant made of FIVE Pink Opal stones. The stones are delicately placed in hand cut bezel settings, while imprinted silver designs can be seen highlighting the stones for an magnificent look. The necklace is stamped sterling and hallmarked by the artist.
Most people know Opal for its distinctive play of color, it is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water, and it gets its name from the Latin word "Oplus" meaning precious stone. Opal is birthstone of October. It is believed to release self-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens psychic and mystical qualities.
