Southwest style and ancient traditions inspire this handmade Chaco Canyon Southwest Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver "Bear" Pendant. An oval stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon (approx. 18x13mm) is bezel-set within a frame of rope-textured sterling silver. The stylized sterling silver "bear," a Navajo symbol for protection, boasts geometric cutouts, including an arrow meant to represent "swiftness."
Chaco Canyon Southwest Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver "Bear" Pendant Features:
- Measures approx. 2-3/4"L x 2"W
- Polished finish with oxidized accents
- Oversized bail
- Stamped .925
- Made in USA
- Boxed
- Comes with a certificate of authenticity
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.
