Chaco Canyon Southwest Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver Ornate Pendant and 17" Necklace

Build a collection of traditional Native pieces around this lavishly appointed Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise Sterling Silver Ornate Pendant and Necklace. The intricately stamped pendant hosts bezel-set, freeform, stabilized Kingman turquoise stones that station on a textured, bead-accented frame. On the necklace, round and marquise-shaped metalwork beads and multishaped, stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads travel towards metalwork end caps.

Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise Sterling Silver Ornate Pendant and Necklace Features:

• Pendant measures approx. 2-1/2"L x 2"W
• Stamping on bail
• Necklace measures approx. 17"L x 3/8"W with 3" extender
• Hook closure
• Polished and oxidized finish
• Stamped .925
• Made in USA
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Boxed

Stone Information (all sizes approximate):

• Stabilized Kingman turquoise - freeform (31x10mm)
• Stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise - TBD (12x6 - 9x9mm) 

About stabilized turquoise...
Moisture, skin oils and environmental factors can change the color of turquoise jewelry if left untreated. But stabilizing turquoise helps preserve the stone's normal color. Natural, mined turquoise nuggets are heated at a very low temperature for about a week, slowly drawing out moisture without damaging the texture. The stones are then placed into acrylic or polymer chemicals to replace water molecules. This stabilizes the stone and keeps its beauty and value intact.

Note: Gemstones and pearls are sometimes treated to enhance their natural beauty.   see details