Native American Turquoise and Purple Opal Sterling Silver Turtle Ring Size 6-1/4 JX124190

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, Turquoise, and Purple Opal.

MEASUREMENTS:

Ring is size 6-1/4, it measures approximately 5/8" long and 3/4" wide.

DESCRIPTION:

We bring to you this adorable ring! This piece of Native American jewelry is hand crafted out of genuine sterling silver, Turquoise, and Purple Opal inlay. The inlay is delicately placed with real turquoise stones and ONE Coral stone at the center to form a turtle design. In Native American beliefs, the turtle represents strength, female power, and fertility. The turtle is also considered to be able to defy death.  

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.

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 the birthstone for October. It is believed to release self-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens psychic and mystical qualities.