MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, Turquoise, and man made Opal.

MEASUREMENTS:

Pendant measures approximately 1-1/2" long (including bail) and 5/8" at widest point. Snake chain measures approximately 16-1/2" long and 1-mm wide. 

DESCRIPTION:

This lovely necklace is a work of art and has everything you could possibly want from a piece of Southwestern jewelry! The pendant is Southwest hand crafted out of genuine sterling silver, Turquoise, and man made Opal. Thin silver lines and silver work can be seen accenting for a lovely finish. The pendant is stamped sterling and hallmarked. The pendant is accompanied by an Italian snake chain, made out of genuine sterling silver. The necklace may be worn alone or with other pendants, and pendant may be worn with other necklaces. The necklace is stamped Italy, SL, and .925 (sterling silver). 

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 a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water, and it gets its name from the Latin word "Oplus" meaning precious stone. Opal is birthstone of October. It is believed to release self-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens psychic and mystical qualities.