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MATERIALS:
Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, and Jasper.
MEASUREMENTS:
Necklace measures approximately 23-1/2" long. The necklace weighs 98 grams.
DESCRIPTION:
This lovely necklace is a work of art and has everything you could possibly want from a piece of Southwest jewelry! This piece of Southwest jewelry is hand strung bead by bead by American artist Mandi Van Detti out of genuine sterling silver and real multicolor beads. Van Detti is known to create beautiful works of art that will make you stand out from the crowd! The necklace is made up of FIVE strands that consist of: 2-mm and 3-mm silver round beads, 3-mm Coral round beads, 6-mm assorted Jasper rondelle beads, and 9-mm Turquoise round beads. The necklace can be worn one of two ways, loosely around the neck or slightly twisted for an additional fashion statement. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone for a dazzling 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.
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.