Keep your faith strong with this Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Doublet Sterling Silver "Cross" Necklace. Freeform stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise doublets  (approx. 14x11 to 12x12mm) are bezel-set in a cross-shaped drop accented by oxidized sterling silver "starbursts." The strand of bezel-set freeform turquoise doublet stations is finished with sterling silver rondelles and cone-shaped end caps.  

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Doublet Sterling Silver "Cross" Necklace Features:

• Drop measures approx. 2-3/4"L x 2-1/8"W
• Necklace measures approx. 22"L x 1/2"W 
• Hook closure
• 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.