One-of-a-kind White Opal and Genuine Turquoise Inlaid Sterling Silver Box Link Chain Necklace Jewelry.

This sensational necklace is full of natural beauty. This beautiful piece of jewelry was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. This one prominently features a traditional inlaid hinged design made from hand cut stones of genuine Turquoise and White lab Opal. These stones have been inlaid into a traditional pattern in shimmering channels of Sterling Silver. This necklace has a box link chain for complete flexibility. The total length of this impressive necklace is 19-1/2". You'll receive the necklace in the pictures below. Stamped Sterling. Click the link to see the gorgeous Matching Earrings that will turn this necklace into a stunning ensemble.

Opal's name evolved from the Roman word opalus from the Greek word opallios - "to see a change of color." The Greek word was a modification of the ancient Indian Sanskrit name for opal, upala, which meant "precious stone." If one spoke in mixed tongues, then opal would be opallios upala, "to see a change of color precious stone." As indicated by the derivation of its name, opal has centuries of history as a treasured gemstone. Historically, beliefs associated with the wearing of opal have varied. The early Greeks thought that opals gave their owners the powers of foresight and prophecy. Romans adored it as a token of hope and purity. Eastern people regarded it as sacred. Arabs believed it fell from heaven.

There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.