Genuine Turquoise Gaspeite Spiny Oyster Sterling Silver Cross Pendant.

This Genuine Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, and Gaspeite Silver Cross Pendant is a gorgeous piece of hand made jewelry. This sensational cross pendant was hand crafted out of shimmering Sterling Silver. This cross has plenty of natural beauty with unique patterns made from hand cut stones of genuine Turquoise, Gaspeite, and Spiny Oyster. This mix of gemstones and their natural vibrant hues compliment each other and the shimmering Sterling silver. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this hand made Cross pendant is 3-1/2" long and 2" wide. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist. The matrix of the gemstones may slightly vary. You will receive one from the group of Cross Pendants pictured below.

Turquoise is a highly sought-after mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States stone. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.