Turquoise Howlite Sterling Silver Navajo Bead Necklace RX112651

MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver, real Turquoise and Howlite.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 26-1/4" long and weighs 89 grams.

DESCRIPTION: 

This gorgeous necklace is absolutely distinctive in each and every way! This piece of Native American Jewelry jewelry is Navajo hand strung out of genuine sterling silver, along with real Turquoise and Howlite beads. The necklace consists of: 6-mm Howlite round beads, and Turquoise wheel beads that that beautifully graduate, allowing the largest center beads to measure 19-mm and the smallest beads at the end to measure 8-mm. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone for a phenomenal 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.

Howlite is named after its discoverer Henry How. Howlite is known for its great final polish and rich luster. Howlite is often mistaken for "white buffalo" or "white turquoise" due to the similarity of appearance. Howlite is a combination of pure white with black veins; highlighting the beauty and balance of opposites. Howlite has high calcium content for strong healthy bones and teeth. It would make a wonderful gift for a pregnant or nursing mother.