Nicky Butler Raj 72.15ct Ruby and Multigemstone Sterling Silver Drop Necklace

Enjoy the enduring elegance of vintage-inspired jewelry with this Raj Collection by Nicky Butler Ruby and Multigemstone Sterling Silver Drop Necklace. Round amethyst beads lead into stations of marquise-cut rubies and trios of pear-shaped amethyst stones and stabilized, dyed turquoise cabochons. A bold clustered station, boasting multishaped, multicolor gemstones, plays host to four pear-shaped rubies and elegant carnelian, amethyst and ruby drops.

Note: The individual carat weight of the cabochon gemstone(s) in this piece is not included in the total carat weight. 
 
Nicky Butler Raj Ruby and Multigemstone Sterling Silver Drop Necklace Features:

• Approx. 72.15ct (45.05ct ruby, 1.7ct carnelian, 12ct amethyst, 2ct iolite, 3.8ct crystal quartz, 1.8ct orange topaz, .60ct blue topaz, 5.2ct moonstone)
• Necklace measures approx. 17"L x 5/16"W with 3" extender
• Drop measures approx. 2-15/16"L x 2"W 
• All stones bezel-set 
• Caviar beading
• Handcrafted
• Lobster claw clasp
• Oxidized, polished finish 
• Stamped .925
• Made in India
• Boxed
• Limited edition: 500

• Ruby - pear (10x14mm); marquise (7x14mm)
• Carnelian - marquise (6x12mm)
• Amethyst - marquise (5x10mm, rectangle (5x7mm); round (5mm); pear (5x7mm); bead (8mm)
• Iolite - pear (5x7mm)
• Crystal quartz - rectangle (5.5 to 7 to 7.5mm)
• Orange topaz - round (4mm)
• Blue topaz - round (3mm)
• Moonstone - pear (5x7mm)
• Stabilized, dyed turquoise - marquise (5x10mm); pear (6x9mm)

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