Genuine Sterling Silver Multicolor Southwestern Bead Necklace CS117856

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Apple Coral, and Oyster Shell.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 22-1/2" long and weighs 86 grams.

DESCRIPTION:

This gorgeous necklace is absolutely distinctive in each and every way! This piece of Southwest jewelry is hand strung out of genuine sterling silver beads, along with real multicolor beads and multicolor inlay beads. The necklace consists of: 5-mm silver round beads, 10-mm Turquoise and Oyster Shell rondelle beads, along with real 18-mm multicolor inlay beads.  The multicolor inlay beads consist of: real Turquoise and Apple Coral. Each end of the necklace is completed with silver cones and beads for a outstanding look. 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 its appeal and beauty.

Corals are known to be very soothing and very protective. Coral is of an organic origin; it is the skeletal remains of marine animals called Coral Polyps. Colonies of these tiny creatures build branching structures as they grow, gradually forming reefs and atolls.