HOT ! Turquoise Southwest Sterling Silver Bead Necklace BX119745

MATERIALS: Sterling Silver and real Turquoise.MEASUREMENTS: Necklace measures approximately 19-1/2\" long. This necklace weighs 108.5 grams. DESCRIPTION: This lovely necklace is a work of art and has everything you could possibly want from a piece of jewelry! This piece of Southwestern jewelry is hand strung out of authentic sterling silver and real Turquoise beads. The necklace consists of: 2-mm silver round beads and Turquoise free formed beads that have an average measurement of 14-mm. Each end of the necklace is complimented with a silver cone and bead for a gorgeous 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.