Studio Barse Turquoise Sterling Silver "Montage" 17" Necklace

Bold beadwork creates an upscale look with this Studio Barse Turquoise Sterling Silver "Montage" Necklace. This decadent bib-style necklace flaunts four bold rows of multishaped stabilized turquoise, green chalcedony, green rutilated quartz, green prehnite, smoky quartz and blue chrysocolla beads. Small oval turquoise beads complete the length of the necklace.

Studio Barse Turquoise Sterling Silver "Montage" Necklace Features:

• Drop measures approx. 4"L
• Necklace measures approx. 17"L x 2-1/2"W with 2" extender 
• Sterling silver accent beads
• Lobster claw clasp 
• Polished finish
• Stamped .925
• Made in USA
• Boxed

• Turquoise - round (4mm); nugget (varied); square (20x20x6mm); oval (10x8x4mm)
• Chalcedony - faceted rondelle (6x5mm)
• Green rutilated quartz - oval (12x10x5mm)
• Green prehnite - nugget (varied)
• Smoky quartz - round (4mm)
• Blue chrysocolla - oval (20x16x5mm)

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