Chrysocolla And Malachite Sterling Silver Bead Necklace SX114856

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Chrysocolla, and Malachite.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 22" long and weighs 99 grams. 

DESCRIPTION: 

This lovely necklace is a work of art and has everything you could possibly want from a piece of Southwestern jewelry! This piece of Southwest style jewelry is hand strung out of genuine sterling silver along with real Chrysocolla and Malachite beads. The necklace consists of: 3-mm silver round beads, a 37-mm Chrysocolla free formed centerpiece, and 10-mm Malachite round beads. Each end of the necklace is accented with a silver bead and cone for a striking look. The cones are stamped sterling. 

Malachite is famous for its radial banding and deep green color. Popular today for use in Southwestern style jewelry, malachite was also popular in the past with the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was worn as a good luck charm to keep away danger and illness. It is believed to balance and stabilize ones emotions.