MATERIALS:
Sterling silver and real Turquoise.
MEASUREMENTS:
Necklace measures approximately 23-1/8" inside circumference, allowing each side link to measure approximately 1-1/4" long, and 1/2" wide, while the center piece measures approximately 2-3/4" long and 2-3/4" at widest point, and weighs 114 grams. Matching hook earrings measure approximately 1-3/8" long (including hook) and 5/8" at widest point.
DESCRIPTION:
There is nothing at all average about this beautiful necklace set! This Native American jewelry set is Navajo hand crafted out of genuine sterling silver and real Turquoise stones. The necklace is composed of one Naja (the crescent-shaped large center pendant) and double strands of 7-mm silver round beads placed at regular intervals among the round side of the center. The Naja is set with EIGHT stones, while each side of the necklace has TEN links that are each set with ONE stones for a total of TWENTY EIGHT stones. Each stone is gently set in hand cut bezel settings for an excellent look. The necklace is stamped sterling. Hook earrings have a total of TWO stones (ONE in each earring) and perfectly match the necklace for a dazzling finish to this set! The earrings are stamped sterling and hallmarked. This piece is absolutely incredible and is among the finest jewelry we have ever had! The entire set has a total of THIRTY stones.
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.
