MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Chrysocolla, and Picture Rock. 

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 22" long. 

DESCRIPTION: 

This lovely necklace will definitely attract plenty of attention! This piece of Southwest style jewelry is hand strung bead by bead by American artist Mandi Van Detti out of genuine sterling silver along with real multicolor beads. Van Detti is known to create unique works of art that depict the fabulous Southwest! The necklace consists of: 2-mm and 4-mm silver round beads, 6-mm Turquoise and Picture Rock rondelle beads, 8-mm Turquoise barrel beads, along with a fascinating 37-mm Chrysocolla enter piece for a perfect finish. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver bead and cone 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 its appeal and beauty.