Turquoise and Oyster Shell Genuine Sterling Silver Navajo Bead Necklace NX11951

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Turquoise and Oyster Shell.

MEASUREMENTS:

Pendant measures approximately 3" long (including bail) and 2-1/8" at widest point. Necklace measures approximately 17-7/8" long.

The set weighs 2.65 oz (76 gms).

DESCRIPTION: 

You will absolutely fall in love with this stunning necklace set! In this jewelry set, the pendant is hand crafted by Navajo artist Victor Begay out of genuine sterling silver and real Turquoise & Oyster Shell stones.

The pendant consists of FOURTEEN Oyster Shell stones & ONE large Turquoise stone. The turquoise stone is surrounded by twisted sterling silver wire and the whole pendant is surrounded by small sterling silver beads giving it an exquisite look. It's stamped sterling and hallmarked by the artist.

The necklace is hand strung out of genuine sterling silver and real multicolor beads. It consists of: 3-mm silver round beads, 8-mm Turquoise barrel beads, & 8-mm Oyster Shell barrel beads. There are also TWO 8-mm sterling silver beads with intricate patterns. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver bead and cone for an outstanding finish. 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.