Nicky Butler Raj 17.78ct Multigemstone Beaded Sterling Silver 16-3/4" Drop Necklace

Celebrate color and shape with the Old World-design of this Raj Collection by Nicky Butler Multigemstone Beaded Sterling Silver Drop Necklace. The necklace flaunts smooth peridot beads that alternate with smaller smooth prehnite and citrine beads, leading into circular and geometric multigemstone stations. Dyed, stabilized turquoise and rainbow moonstone cabochons center the stations and the necklace's geometric-shaped drop. Showcasing a concentric design, round gems compose the drop within a fiery outer border of marquise garnet stones.

Raj Collection by Nicky Butler Multigemstone Beaded Sterling Silver Drop Necklace Features:

• Approx. 17.78ct (7.50ct garnet, 2.34ct rhodolite, 2ct amethyst, 2ct peridot, 1.50ct citrine, 1.40ct honey orange topaz, .64ct green topaz, .40ct rainbow moonstone)
• Necklace measures approx. 16-3/4"L x 5/16"W with 3" extender
• Drop measures approx. 3-1/2"L x 1-7/16"W
• Bezel-set stones
• Caviar beading
• Handcrafted
• Lobster claw clasp
• Oxidized, polished finish
• Stamped .925
• Made in India
• Boxed
• Limited Edition: 500

Stone Information (all sizes approximate):

• Turquoise - pear (6x9mm); round (6mm)
• Rainbow moonstone - marquise (5x10mm); round (3 and 5mm); pear (4x6 and 5x7mm)
• Prehnite - bead (7mm)
• Garnet - marquise (3x6mm)
• Honey orange topaz - round (2.5, 3 and 4mm)
• Green topaz - round (2.5 and 3mm)
• Amethyst - round (3mm)
• Peridot - marquise (3x6mm); round (3mm); bead (2 to 2.5mm)
• Rhodolite - round (2.5 and 3mm)
• Citrine - pear (4x6mm); round (3mm); bead (3mm)

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