Honor the gentle strength and "healing" spirit of the bear with this hand-crafted Chaco Canyon Southwest Tiger's Eye and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver "Bear Claw" Necklace. Freeform stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise's (approx. 8x7 to 18x15mm) are bezel-set on the sterling silver cap of each claw-shaped tiger's eye drop (approx. 23x14 to 39x17mm). Rondelle- and barrel-shaped sterling silver beads complete the look of this Native American masterpiece.

Chaco Canyon Southwest Tiger's Eye and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver "Bear Claw" Necklace Features:

• Drop measures approx. 2-3/4"L x 2-3/4"W
• Necklace measures approx. 16"L x 1/4"W with 3" extender
• Oxidized finish
• 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.