Get the ultimate in southwest style with this handmade Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver "Naja" Pendant and Bead Necklace. Freeform stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise (approx. 12x10 to 9x6mm) and dyed red Bamboo coral cabochons (approx. 8x4mm) are multiprong-set in a horseshoe-shaped naja-style sterling silver pendant. Three strands of red coral chips (approx. 5x4 to 4x2mm) are finished with polished sterling silver cone-shaped end caps.
Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver "Naja" Pendant and Bead Necklace Features:
- Pendant measures approx. 2-1/2"L x 2-1/4"W
- Oxidized finish
- Oversized tube-shaped bail
- Necklace measures approx. 16-1/2"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.
