MATERIALS: 

Sterling silver, real Tiger Eye, Picture Rock, Jet, and man made Blue Opal.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 23" inside circumference, allowing the side links to measure approximately 1/2" long, and 1-1/2" wide, while the center piece measures approximately 2-1/2" long and 2-3/8" at widest point. Matching Post dangle earrings measure approximately 1-1/2" long and 1/2" at widest point. The necklace weights approximately 71 grams.

DESCRIPTION:

There is nothing at all average about this beautiful squash blossom! This jewelry set is hand crafted out of genuine sterling silver and Turquoise Inlay. The inlay cosists of: real Tiger Eye, Picture Rock, Jet, and man made Blue Opal. The necklace is composed of one Naja (the crescent-shaped large center piece) and double strands of 6-mm silver round beads placed at regular intervals among the round side of the center. The Naja is set with TWO extraordinary inlaid pieces, while each side of the necklace has FIVE stunning Inlaid links for a gorgeous look. The inlay is gently set in ELEVEN links, while thin silver lines and mini silver beads can be seen accententing for a stunning look. Entire traditional necklace is flexible "not stiff". The necklace is stamped sterling and halmarked. The Inlay on the earrings match the necklace for a gorgeous finish. This entire set has a total of THIRTEEN inlay settings.

Tiger Eye stone contains a golden yellow reflection on a brown ground color. The most important source of tiger eye is South Africa, but it is also found in Australia, India, and California. It is believed to give courage, clear thinking, and protects from negativity. 

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