MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, Turquoise, Black Jade, Mother of Pearl, Opal, Red and Orange Oyster Shell.

MEASUREMENTS:

Pendant measures approximately 2-1/8" long (including bail) and 1-1/2" at widest point.

DESCRIPTION:

This pendant is a Southwestern classic! The pendant is hand crafted out of genuine sterling silver and multicolor inlay. The inlay consists of: real Turquoise, Black Jade, Mother of Pearl, Red and Orange Oyster Shell, along with man made Opal. This piece features amazing detailed inlay work that forms a fabulous Native American Mesa Design. A gorgeous night sky with beautiful stars is shown above a Mesa in this marvelous scenery. The inlay is placed on top of a wonderful turtle design that completes the pendant perfectly. In some beliefs, the turtle represents strength, female power and fertility. The turtle is also considered to be able to defy death. The pendant is stamped sterling and hallmarked.

Pearls are known to stabilize and balance emotions. They are believed to help your body in using calcium better. Pearls are full of purity and integrity.

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.