Nicky Butler 11.68ct Gemstone and Turquoise Sterling Silver 17" Drop Necklace

Capture the enchantment of the Victorian era with this Nicky Butler Gemstone and Turquoise Sterling Silver Drop Necklace. Composed of cable links, the necklace showcases round labradorite stations that flank a central cluster of marquise dyed stabilized turquoise, round labradorite, rectangular green chalcedony, oval and round citrine and pear-cut and round peridot gemstones. An alternating frame of round peridot, amethyst, citrine and iolite stones encompasses a pear-cut dyed stabilized turquoise gem, which drops from the cluster.

Lending delicate movement to the design, a marquise green chalcedony stone dangles from the necklace's drop.

Nicky Butler Gemstone and Turquoise Sterling Silver Drop Necklace Features:

• Approx. 11.68ct (6.40ct labradorite, 3.10ct green chalcedony, 1.10ct peridot, .76ct citrine, .16ct amethyst, .16ct iolite)
• Necklace measures approx. 17"L x 1/4"W with 3" extender
  Drop measures approx. 2"L x 11/16"W
• Bezel-set stones
• Caviar beading
• Handcrafted
• Lobster claw clasp
• Oxidized, polished finish
• Stamped .925
• Made in India
• Boxed

Stone Information (all sizes approximate):

• Turquoise - pear (9x18mm); marquise (6x12mm)
• Labradorite - round (5 and 6mm)
• Green chalcedony - rectangle (6x8mm); marquise (7x14mm)
• Peridot - round (2.5 and 4mm); pear (4x6mm)
• Citrine - round (2.5 and 4mm); oval (3x5mm)
• Amethyst - round (2.5mm)
• Iolite - round (2.5mm)

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