Statements by Amy Kahn Russell Lapis and Turquoise Composite Bead Sterling Silver 18" Necklace

Color your world beautiful with this Statements by Amy Kahn Russell Lapis and Turquoise Composite Bead Sterling Silver Necklace. Round and oval multicolor turquoise composite beads boast unique patterns and color variations, making each bead a one-of-a-kind work of art. Multishaped dyed blue lapis and stabilized dyed turquoise beads provide complementary color accenting.

Statements by Amy Kahn Russell Lapis and Turquoise Composite Bead Sterling Silver Necklace Features:

• Measures approx. 18"L x 1-9/16"W with 2" extender 
• Sterling spacer beads
• Sterling openwork caps 
• Toggle closure
• Oxidized, polished finish
• Stamped .925
• Made in China
• Boxed

Stone Information (all sizes approximate):

• Lapis - rectangle (22x28.2mm); rectangle (38.2 to 38.5x40mm); round 16mm)
• Turquoise composite - round (14 to 19mm); oval (22.6x19mm); oval (23.3x26.7 to 27.3mm); oval (24.8x19.4mm)
• Turquoise - freeform (13x14.2x17.5mm); freeform (15 to 15.5x15 to 15.5x20mm); round (19mm)

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