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MATERIALS:
Sterling Silver, real Turquoise, Malachite, Tiger Eye, and Oyster Shell.
MEASUREMENTS:
Necklace measures approximately 27-1/4" long and weighs 57 grams.
DESCRIPTION:
This necklace is a Navajo classic! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand strung out of genuine sterling silver and real multicolor beads. The necklace consists of: 2-mm silver round beads, 8-mm Turquoise round beads, 8-mm Malachite round beads, 6-mm and 8-mm Tiger Eye round beads, along with 8-mm Oyster Shell wheel beads. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone for an spectacular 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 its appeal and beauty.
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.