Native American Design Silver Multicolor Turtle Pendant HS40855

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, Turquoise, Magenta Turquoise, Oyster Shell, Picture Rock, Black Jade, Mother of Pearl, and Opal.

MEASUREMENTS:

Pendant measures approximately 2-1/8" long (including bail) and 1-1/2" at widest point.

DESCRIPTION:

This is a gorgeous pendant that you do not want to miss out on! The pendant is hand made out of genuine sterling silver and multicolor inlay. The inlay consists of: real Turquoise, Magenta Turquoise, Oyster Shell, Picture Rock, Black Jade, Mother of Pearl, and man made Opal. This piece features amazing detail inlay work that forms a fabulous Native American Village Design. A beautiful sky with a shooting star is shown above the village in this stunning scenery! The inlay is placed on top of a wonderful turtle design that completes the pendant perfectly. In some beliefs, the turtle represents strength, female power and fertility. The turtle is also considered to be able to defy death. The pendant is stamped sterling and hallmarked.

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 October's birthstone. It is believed to release self-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens one's psychic and mystical qualities.