Southwestern Native American Design Multicolor Necklace Set GS62284

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, Turquoise, Picture Rock, Black Jade, and Opal.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 18-1/4" inside circumference, allowing the side links measure approximately 1-3/4" long and 1/2" at widest point. The center link measures approximately 1/2" long and 1-1/2" at widest point. Post earrings measure approximately 1-1/8" long and 1/2" at widest point.

DESCRIPTION:

Looking at such beauty tells the capabilities of the great Southwest! This set is a gorgeous piece of jewelry that is hand crafted out of genuine sterling silver and multicolor inlay. The inlay consists of: real Turquoise, Picture Rock, Black Jade, and man made Opal. The necklace has a total of THREE links, each link features stunning, detailed inlay work that forms a marvelous Native American Village Design. A starry sky is shown above a village in this outstanding scenery. The necklace is stamped sterling and hallmarked. The earrings perfectly match the necklace for a magnificent finish. The earrings 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.

Most people know Opal for its distinctive play of color, it is 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.