Gaspeite Turquoise Cluster Sterling Silver Necklace.

This necklace is a gorgeous piece of hand made Sterling Silver jewelry. This sensational piece of jewelry features traditional southwestern style cluster designs made from hand cut cabochons of dyed Gaspeite colored Turquoise. This Gaspeite Turquoise has been set against the brilliance of Sterling Silver. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wires and individually hand made Sterling Silver dots give this one a beautiful high shine. A box link chain has been included for complete flexibility. Non Indian made. The total length of this necklace is 20". The matching French hook earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling.

In Indian folklore it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.